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.
Kudos to Manos Brothers for winning Best Film of 2020. Their film I Wish You Were Real will go on to represent Cleveland against all the other city winners around the world at Filmapalooza 2021.
1st Place: Best Film of 2020
I Wish You Were Real by Manos Brothers
2nd Place: Best Film of 2020
The Long Forever by White Midnight
3rd Place: Best Film of 2020
P.S. by TKF
Required Elements
- Character: Nate or Nora Loberoni, Nurse
- Prop: A greeting card
- Line: "Don't forget to call me."
Best Writing
Sean Manos I Wish You Were Real by Manos Brothers
Best Editing
I Wish You Were Real by Manos Brothers
Best Directing
I Wish You Were Real by Manos Brothers
Best Cinematography
The Long Forever by White Midnight
Best Sound Design
The Postscript by Conrad Studios
Best Musical Score
Eli Manos I Wish You Were Real by Manos Brothers
Best Actor
Sean Manos I Wish You Were Real by Manos Brothers
Best Actress
Daniela Simms P.S. by TKF
Best Supporting Actor
Richard Phillis MONTGOMERY MANOR by Spider Studios
Best Supporting Actress
Alicia Spurlock The Farm by Dream Team Productions
Best Ensemble Acting
The Long Forever by White Midnight
Best Graphics
Binding of the Wraiths by Shadow's Cast
Best Use of Character
Conrad-19 by Indecision Studios
Best Use of Prop
I Wish You Were Real by Manos Brothers
Best Use of Line
P.S. by TKF
Best Visual Effects
Binding of the Wraiths by Shadow's Cast
2020 Film List
An Adventure Movie by Initium Novum
A small adventure with big fun!
Binding of the Wraiths by Shadow's Cast
A nurse seeks the helps out from a group of wraiths in order to safe her friend.
Conrad-19 by Indecision Studios
A group of amateur filmmakers document their desperate attempt to move beyond participation awards, and win the 48 hour film project with an epic superhero movie.
Family Feud by Rant & Rave With Don Michaels
Where's Bob!
I Wish You Were Real by Manos Brothers
A man searches for confidence in an ailing marriage.
MONTGOMERY MANOR by Spider Studios
Trouble lurks for the Montgomery Manor family.
P.S. by TKF
A father and daughter put their differences aside when they receive a message from a deceased loved one.
The Farm by Dream Team Productions
Four friends throw a surprise camping trip when their bus breaks down. The nice midwestern country folk aren't always who you think they are.
The Long Forever by White Midnight
A woman finds his husband cheating and gets wrapped up in a murder mystery.
The Monster by Home Movies
In the struggle against suffering, the true nature of humanity is often revealed.
The Postscript by Conrad Studios
A troubled teenager gets a visit from a mysterious woman that alters her life forever.
The Princess and the Pirates by The Freke Showe
A woman throws a party for her friends, and the soon begin a fantastical adventure of a lifetime.
The Specialist by SpiralMovies
Where do you go to fix the unspeakable things that happen after 2AM? The Specialist
