Announcing the Winners!
After much deliberation, our distinguished panel of judges has selected this year’s winning films. Congratulations to all of the filmmakers and teams who participated. We are proud to announce our winners.
The Best Film of 2023 goes to Stage 22! Their film ‘’The Sad Song of Lolita’’ will go on to represent Miami against all the other city winners from around the world at Filmapalooza 2024!
Character
Paul or Paula Mitchum - Treasurer
Paul or Paula Mitchum - Treasurer
Line
He said to wait right here.
He said to wait right here.
Prop
Headphones / Earbuds
Headphones / Earbuds
1st Place: Best Film of 2023

The Sad Song of Lolita
by Stage 22
2nd Place: Best Film of 2023

That's Not Ketchup
by Panda Productions
3rd Place: Best Film of 2023

The Mistakeout
by ChrisTL
Audience Favorite Group A:
Body Doubles
by Media Jules Production
Audience Favorite Group B:

Lost Treasure
by Nu Shar Le’Var
All Awards
Best Writing
- Winner: The Mistakeout by ChrisTL
Best Editing
- Winner: That's Not Ketchup by Panda Productions
Best Directing
- Winner: Lost Treasure by Nu Shar Le’Var
Best Cinematography
- Winner: The Sad Song of Lolita by Stage 22
Best Sound Design
- Winner: Tape by Extremely Painful
Best Original Musical Score
- Winner: Loaded by Digital Gorilla
Best Acting in a leading role
- Winner: That's Not Ketchup by Panda Productions (Nick Traccona)
- Winner: Paula by Scadr Film Group (Sky Bison)
Best Acting in a supporting role
- Winner: Agua Vida by Burning Mango Tree (Merry Jo Cortada)
Best Acting Ensemble
- Winner: #Ladyfinger by Psychotrope
Best Special Effects
- Winner: Black Birds by The Indigo Butterflies
Best Costume Design
- Winner: Jack Danger by ActBroward
Best Poster
- Winner: Black Birds by The Indigo Butterflies
Best Use of Character
- Winner: Tye-Kwan-Paul by Da Chop Up Hour
Best Use of Prop
- Winner: Repose, Automated by Celluloid Bulb
Best Use of Line
- Winner: Lost Treasure by Nu Shar Le’Var (Rachel Galvin)