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 The Moment After Productions! Their film ‘’River Rats’’ will go on to represent Savannah against all the other city winners from around the world at Filmapalooza 2024!
Character
Noah or Noelle Kepler - Journalist
Noah or Noelle Kepler - Journalist
Line
“This isn't what it looks like.”
“This isn't what it looks like.”
Prop
A Paintbrush
A Paintbrush
1st Place: Best Film of 2023

River Rats
by The Moment After Productions
2nd Place: Best Film of 2023

Lies in the Layers
by Beyond the Lens Productions
3rd Place: Best Film of 2023

The Green Reaper
by RLSYK SAVAGE
Audience Favorite Group A:
Sock It To Me Baby !
by Hillbilly Films
Audience Favorite Group B:

The Green Reaper
by RLSYK SAVAGE
All Awards
Best Writing
- Winner: Burying the Lede by Digital Sausage (EMILY MC GROWAN )
- Sock It To Me Baby ! by Hillbilly Films
- The Green Reaper by RLSYK SAVAGE
- River Rats by The Moment After Productions (JASON USRY)
Best Editing
- Winner: The Green Reaper by RLSYK SAVAGE
- Lies in the Layers by Beyond the Lens Productions
- River Rats by The Moment After Productions
Best Directing
- Winner: River Rats by The Moment After Productions (Aaron Paderewski)
- Lies in the Layers by Beyond the Lens Productions (ISAAC STOVELL )
- BRISTLE by Sharktooth Entertainment
Best Cinematography
- Winner: River Rats by The Moment After Productions
- Lies in the Layers by Beyond the Lens Productions
Best Sound Design
- Winner: PAINT by Go-da-to
- Burying the Lede by Digital Sausage
- All For a Story by Rising Productions
Best Original Musical Score
- Winner: Burying the Lede by Digital Sausage
- #CastingCall by Sandy Peaches
- PAINT by Go-da-to
- River Rats by The Moment After Productions
- BRISTLE by Sharktooth Entertainment
Best Male Performer
- Winner: Lies in the Layers by Beyond the Lens Productions (EVAN TOWEL)
- The Green Reaper by RLSYK SAVAGE (Payson Skyhawk)
- River Rats by The Moment After Productions (ROB BOLTON)
- BRISTLE by Sharktooth Entertainment (JOHN XARRAS)
Best Actress
- Winner: BRISTLE by Sharktooth Entertainment (HANNAH EYRE)
- Lies in the Layers by Beyond the Lens Productions (BLYTHE NEAL)
Best Supporting Actor
- Winner: River Rats by The Moment After Productions (ROB BOUTON)
- River Rats by The Moment After Productions (STERLING GATHERS)
- BRISTLE by Sharktooth Entertainment (STEPHEN AIDENTE)
- BRISTLE by Sharktooth Entertainment (Kevin Ziegler AKA “Officer Tight Pants”)
Best Supporting Actress
- Winner: River Rats by The Moment After Productions (LANGLEY CORNWELL)
- Lies in the Layers by Beyond the Lens Productions (Michele Nichols)
- PAINT by Go-da-to (HELEN HUFF)
- PAINT by Go-da-to (MADDIE SORENSON)
Best Acting Ensemble
- Winner: River Rats by The Moment After Productions
- Burying the Lede by Digital Sausage
- Lies in the Layers by Beyond the Lens Productions
- Sock It To Me Baby ! by Hillbilly Films
Best Graphic Design
- Winner: Forest Forensics by Dawg Haus
- Don Scroogioni Part II by Twisted South Originals
Best Special Effects
- Winner: Forest Forensics by Dawg Haus
Best Choreography
- Winner: Keplered by Something Awesome
- BRISTLE by Sharktooth Entertainment
Best Costume Design
- Winner: 48 Hours and a Bear (Not the Real Title) by Team SWIFT (Judith Moore)
- Burying the Lede by Digital Sausage
- The Green Reaper by RLSYK SAVAGE
- River Rats by The Moment After Productions
Best Use of Character
- Winner: The Green Reaper by RLSYK SAVAGE
- Lies in the Layers by Beyond the Lens Productions
Best Use of Prop
- Winner: BRISTLE by Sharktooth Entertainment
- Burying the Lede by Digital Sausage
- Sock It To Me Baby ! by Hillbilly Films
- All For a Story by Rising Productions
Best Use of Line
- Winner: #CastingCall by Sandy Peaches
- Burying the Lede by Digital Sausage
- The Green Reaper by RLSYK SAVAGE