48 Hour Film Project - Paducah

Caroline Few
Caroline Few
City Producer

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 2026 goes to The Film Idiots! Their film ‘’Feeding Grounds’’ will go on to represent Paducah against all the other city winners from around the world at Filmapalooza 2027!

Character
Nan or Nate Richardson - Bank Employee
Line
“And don't you forget it.”
Prop
a Marker
1st Place: Best Film of 2026
Filmposter for Feeding Grounds
Feeding Grounds by The Film Idiots
2nd Place: Best Film of 2026
Filmposter for Snapped
Snapped by Arch Light Studios
3rd Place: Best Film of 2026
The Lives of Strangers by Escapist Pictures
Audience Favorite:
Filmposter for Wildcard
Wildcard by Palindrome Pictures
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Amateur Hour

Arch Light Studios

Escapist Pictures

Mustang Media

Palindrome Pictures

The Film Idiots

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