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 Lumen Productions! Their film ‘’Treasure of Tomorrow’’ will go on to represent Cincinnati against all the other city winners from around the world at Filmapalooza 2027!
Previous Years
- 48 Hour Film Project - Cincinnati 2026
- 48 Hour Film Project - Cincinnati 2025
- 48 Hour Film Project - Cincinnati 2024
- 48 Hour Film Project - Cincinnati 2023
- 48 Hour Film Project - Cincinnati 2022
- US Virtual 48 - Cincinnati 2021
- 48 Hour Global Film Challenge - Cincinnati 2021
- US Virtual 48 - Cincinnati 2020
- 48 Hour Film Project - Cincinnati 2019
- 48 Hour Film Project - Cincinnati 2018
- 48 Hour Film Project - Cincinnati 2017
- 48 Hour Film Project - Cincinnati 2016
- 48 Hour Film Project - Cincinnati 2015
- 48 Hour Film Project - Cincinnati 2014
- 48 Hour Film Project - Cincinnati 2013
- 48 Hour Film Project - Cincinnati 2012
- 48 Hour Film Project - Cincinnati 2011
- 48 Hour Film Project - Cincinnati 2010
- 48 Hour Film Project - Cincinnati 2009
- 48 Hour Film Project - Cincinnati 2008
- 48 Hour Film Project - Cincinnati 2007
- 48 Hour Film Project - Cincinnati 2006
- 48 Hour Film Project - Cincinnati 2003
- 48 Hour Film Project - Cincinnati 2004
- 48 Hour Film Project - Cincinnati 2005
Character
Aunt Ramona or Uncle Ray
Aunt Ramona or Uncle Ray
Line
“That's a very good question.” OR “That is a very good question.”
“That's a very good question.” OR “That is a very good question.”
Prop
a Musical Instrument
a Musical Instrument
1st Place: Best Film of 2026
Treasure of Tomorrow
by Lumen Productions
2nd Place: Best Film of 2026
BBQ?
by Moonchoke
3rd Place: Best Film of 2026
No Reason
by The Goldfinch's
Audience Favorite:
Body Swap
by 100 Creativez
All Awards
Best Film
- Winner: Treasure of Tomorrow by Lumen Productions
- BBQ? by Moonchoke
- No Reason by The Goldfinch's
- Ways To GO by Nati’s best
- Performance Review by Broken Leg
- The Devil's Waltz by O.M.S.
Best Writing
- Winner: BBQ? by Moonchoke
- No Reason by The Goldfinch's
- Performance Review by Broken Leg
- Treasure of Tomorrow by Lumen Productions
- The Devil's Waltz by O.M.S.
Best Editing
- Winner: No Reason by The Goldfinch's
- BBQ? by Moonchoke
- Performance Review by Broken Leg
- Treasure of Tomorrow by Lumen Productions
- The Devil's Waltz by O.M.S.
Best Directing
- Winner: BBQ? by Moonchoke
- No Reason by The Goldfinch's
- Performance Review by Broken Leg
- Treasure of Tomorrow by Lumen Productions
Best Cinematography
- Winner: Treasure of Tomorrow by Lumen Productions
- BBQ? by Moonchoke
- No Reason by The Goldfinch's
- Performance Review by Broken Leg
- The Devil's Waltz by O.M.S.
Best Sound Design
- Winner: Treasure of Tomorrow by Lumen Productions
- Ways To GO by Nati’s best
- No Reason by The Goldfinch's
- Performance Review by Broken Leg
- The Devil's Waltz by O.M.S.
Best Original Musical Score
- Winner: Performance Review by Broken Leg
- Ways To GO by Nati’s best
- Treasure of Tomorrow by Lumen Productions
- The Devil's Waltz by O.M.S.
Best Song
- Winner: The Devil's Waltz by O.M.S.
- Ways To GO by Nati’s best
- BBQ? by Moonchoke
- Body Swap by 100 Creativez
- Treasure of Tomorrow by Lumen Productions
Best Acting in a leading role
- Winner: Treasure of Tomorrow by Lumen Productions (Emma Mihok)
- Ways To GO by Nati’s best (Ariel Underwood)
- No Reason by The Goldfinch's (Liza Kinkela)
- Performance Review by Broken Leg (BreLeigh Davis)
- The Devil's Waltz by O.M.S. (Crystal Johnson)
Best Acting in a supporting role
- Winner: Ways To GO by Nati’s best (William Alexander)
- No Reason by The Goldfinch's (Melvin Gonzalez)
- No Reason by The Goldfinch's (Melvin Gonzalez)
- Performance Review by Broken Leg (Ryan Avery)
- Treasure of Tomorrow by Lumen Productions (Andrew Nesky)
- The Devil's Waltz by O.M.S. (Branden Lindsey)
Best Costume Design
- Winner: BBQ? by Moonchoke
- Winner: Treasure of Tomorrow by Lumen Productions
- Performance Review by Broken Leg
- The Devil's Waltz by O.M.S.
Best Set Design
- Winner: BBQ? by Moonchoke
- Winner: Treasure of Tomorrow by Lumen Productions
- No Reason by The Goldfinch's
- Performance Review by Broken Leg
- The Devil's Waltz by O.M.S.
Best Poster
- Winner: 8:17 by DRET Films
- Antiquing by Ripo
- Body Swap by 100 Creativez
- Sin-Cerely Yours by Reel Of Fortune
Best Trailer
- Winner: IN OR OUT by 2 Wheels Production
- Sin-Cerely Yours by Reel Of Fortune
Best Use of Character
- Winner: Ways To GO by Nati’s best
- Winner Winner by EFM Studios
- BBQ? by Moonchoke
- The Devil's Waltz by O.M.S.
Best Use of Prop
- Winner: 8:17 by DRET Films
- BBQ? by Moonchoke
- Sin-Cerely Yours by Reel Of Fortune
- The Devil's Waltz by O.M.S.
Best Use of Line
- Winner: Winner Winner by EFM Studios
- No Reason by The Goldfinch's
- Performance Review by Broken Leg
- Treasure of Tomorrow by Lumen Productions
- The Devil's Waltz by O.M.S.
Best Use of Genre
- Winner: BBQ? by Moonchoke
- Ways To GO by Nati’s best
- No Reason by The Goldfinch's
- Treasure of Tomorrow by Lumen Productions
- The Devil's Waltz by O.M.S.
Best Acting
- Winner: Treasure of Tomorrow by Lumen Productions (Jacob Ames)
- Ways To GO by Nati’s best (William Alexander)
- No Reason by The Goldfinch's (Melvin Gonzalez)
- Performance Review by Broken Leg (Ryan Avery)
- The Devil's Waltz by O.M.S. (Crystal Johnson)
Best Graphics
- Winner: Treasure of Tomorrow by Lumen Productions
- Body Swap by 100 Creativez
- Sin-Cerely Yours by Reel Of Fortune
- The Devil's Waltz by O.M.S.
100 Creativez
Body Swap
2 Wheels Production
IN OR OUT
Broken Leg
Performance Review
DRET Films
8:17
EFM Studios
Winner Winner
Lumen Productions
Treasure of Tomorrow
Moonchoke
BBQ?
Nati’s best
Ways To GO
O.M.S.
The Devil's Waltz
Prieto Media Films
Fallen
Reel Of Fortune
Sin-Cerely Yours
Ripo
Antiquing
that guy over there
Happy People
The Goldfinch's
No Reason
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