48Create is a thrilling short film festival spanning two days. Participating teams randomly
choose a film genre and are given specific elements (character, prop, and a line of dialogue)
to integrate into their 4-to-8 minute films.
2024 48Create started on Friday, February 16th, with the films being showcased on
Sunday, February 18th. A total of 16 teams presented their films during the event.
Missed the festival? Films will be available to view on youtube soon!
CHARACTER: Hazel Norwood: A young woman, right off the farm; sassy and tough as nails
PROP: Potted plant
LINE OF DIALOGUE: In situations like these, there comes a time when you just have to stop, step back, and really think about what's important.
2024 48Create Entries
Title: Vile Team: SchwabGazette Industries Genre: Time Travel
Title: There’s Something About Hazel Team: Creative Differences Genre: Coming of Age
Title: Don’t Fall Asleep Team: Spotted Ear Jr. Genre: Thriller
Title: The Sleep Over Team: Spotted Ear Productions Genre: Mockumentary
Title: Take 2 Team: Snackers Productions Genre: Time Travel
Title: The Courier Team: Thingevski Pics Genre: Action
Title: The Last Stand of the Norwood Sisters Team: Duber Brothers Genre: Western
Title: Snapshot Team: Condiments Unlimited Genre: Film Noir
Title: 200 Team: Lemon Stop Sign Genre: Mystery
Title: One Night Only Team: Trainyard Genre: Road Film
Title: Incident #2532 Team: TubesWorld Genre: Horror
Title: Bags Team: Fighting Mongooses Genre: Sports
Title: The Prairie is my Graveyard Team: Ipswichain Productions Genre: Drama
Title: Situations Like These Team: Kissick Productions Genre: Crime/Gangster
Title: Best Friend Wanted Team: Red House Productions Genre: Buddy Comedy
Title: Hazel’s Rain Team: Fallout Genre: Fish out of Water
2024 48Create Awards
People’s Choice Awards
Best use of Dialogue
Runner-up with a total of 18 votes: “Take 2” Snackers Productions
Winner with a total of 37 votes: “Hazel’s Rain” Fallout
Best use of Character
Runner-up with a total of 17 votes: “Take 2” Snackers Productions
Winner with a total of 27 votes: “The Sleep Over” Spotted Ear Productions
Best use of Prop
Runner-up with a total of 20 votes: “The Last Stand of the Norwood Sisters” Duber Brothers
Winner with a total of 33 votes: “The Prairie is my Graveyard” Ipswichain Productions
Best Movie Poster
Runner-up with a total of 28 votes: “Vile” SchwabGazette Industries
Winner with a total of 32 votes: “The Last Stand of the Norwood Sisters” Duber Brothers
Best Film
Runner-up with a total of 21 votes: “Incident #2532” TubesWorld
Winner with a total of 23 votes: “Vile” SchwabGazette Industries
Creators’ Choice
The awards resulted in a tie.
“Vile” SchwabGazette Industries
“Incident #2532” TubesWorld
Judge’s Awards
Creative Excellence “Incident #2532” TubesWorld
Technical Excellence “Bags” Fighting Mongooses
Best Film “Vile” SchwabGazette Industries
Best Actor Tony Kollman “Vile” SchwabGazette Industries
Best Actor Caelus Cleberg “Hazel’s Rain” Fallout
Best Directing “The Sleep Over” Spotted Ear Productions
Best Editing “Take 2” Snackers Productions
Best Writing “The Prairie is my Graveyard” Ipswichain Productions
Best Cinematography “Vile” SchwabGazette Industries
Best Original Score “Snapshot” Condiments Unlimited
Best Special Effects “Hazel’s Rain” Fallout
Best Sound Design “Incident #2532” TubesWorld
Best Ensemble “The Last Stand of the Norwood Sisters” Duber Brothers