Films

A Real Vacation

Unlimited funds? Unlimited upgrades

by Tiny Hippo Films

Sci Fi + Vacation / Holiday FilmGroup D

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Ad Mortem

by Team Roller Pictures

RomanceGroup A Language Violence

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After Life

The Afterlife Can Be a Bloody Good Time

by Next Sunday A.D.

Best of 2026 Selection

Horror + Single Room MovieGroup C Best Use of Combined Genres Group C Team Spirit Best Trailer Best Directing Nominee Best Actor Nominee Best Actress Nominee Best Editing Nominee Best Musical Score Nominee Best Supporting Actress Nominee Best End Credits Nominee Best Concept Nominee

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After Three

4 Girls, 3 Words, 2 Genres, 1 Scary Game

by Lime Street Entertainment

Film de Femme + Sports Film / Game FilmGroup C

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Ambivium

Guiding while lost

by Revko

Fish Out of Water + Inspirational FilmGroup D

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Before or After

Where the Trees Remember

by Argos Productions

Best of 2026 Selection

Family FilmGroup C Best Film Third Runner Up Best Musical Score Best Actress Best Use of Prop Best Directing Nominee Best Screenwriting Nominee Best Actor Nominee Best Cinematography Nominee Best Editing Nominee

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The Case of the Missing Jewels

She may be your ghost, but she ain't your demon!

by And Company! Productions

Film NoirGroup A

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Charlie

Every Confession Has a Price

by The 2880 Minute Movie Makers

Best of 2026 Selection

DramaGroup A Adult Themes Honorable Mention for Acting in a Male Role Best Screenwriting Nominee Best Actor Nominee

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Culpa

One good man.

by Cimitoro Productions

Best of 2026 Selection

Single Room MovieGroup B Violence Best Post-Production Visual Effects Group B Audience Choice Best Actor Nominee Best Editing Nominee Best Ensemble Cast Nominee Best Practical Effects Nominee

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Curios and Other Curiosities

Use Your Time Wisely...

by Metal Pixel Foundry

FantasyGroup B Language

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Detour

You never know how plans can go...

by Crab Factory

Dark ComedyGroup A Language Violence

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Don't Look Away

This is a ghost story

by Axiomatic Twist

MockumentaryGroup B

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The Dragons Scale

Knight in the journey to prove love

by Sera

FantasyGroup D

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Employee of the Month

She's got a brand new job...but will it be her last?

by Cane Toad Productions

MusicalGroup C Best Use of Line of Dialog Best Original Song Nominee

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Enlisted

Welcome to the workforce!

by Night Shift

Workplace FilmGroup C Spirit of San Diego Award Audience Choice Poster Group C Audience Choice Poster

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For a Few Fugs More

Showcasing El Cajon, the city of whatever the fuck

by The Syndicate

Musical + Food FilmGroup D Language Adult Themes

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Halfway House A Go-Go

Towels galore at this group home!

by Light Effects Film

Workplace FilmGroup B Adult Themes

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Hide and Seeking Closure

I find you, you no find me.

by Dirty Mike and the Boys Productions

Game FilmGroup B

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Hiking Along (With You)

A father. A daughter. And the trail they are on together.

by Digital Lemonade Stand

Best of 2026 Selection

DramaGroup D Best Cinematography Nominee

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The Klep-Towel-Maniax

Three heads are better than one.

by Crazy Turtles

Silent FilmGroup C Sexual Content

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Last Shot

It only takes one miss

by No Umbrella Studios

Film NoirGroup B Language Best Musical Score Nominee

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Late Shift

No Time for Games

by Skyfall Productions

Silent FilmGroup D

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Love Junkie

Love Unscripted

by Fri-yay Films

MockumentaryGroup C Language

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Mercy

Keep Driving

by iBuddy Productions

Moral DilemmaGroup A

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Midnight Session

by Jake Byrd Productions

Utopian or DystopianGroup B Violence

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Misguided Tours

A cryptid comedy

by All Kinds of Shoot

Best of 2026 Selection

Mockumentary + MisunderstandingGroup C Best Practical Effects Best Cinematography Nominee Best Lighting Design Nominee Best Original Song Nominee Best Sound Design Nominee

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Miss Engagement

Even friendship misses the point.

by House of Kirby

Buddy FilmGroup A Best Actress Nominee

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Missing Zoe

A Pseudo Love Story

by Pseudo Rational

Dark Comedy + Moral DilemmaGroup D Language Best Non-Human Hairstyling Best Non-Human Character Nominee

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Moonshot

It’s time to come home

by state of flux

Utopian or DystopianGroup C Best Cinematography Nominee

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Morning Without Coffee

No Coffee. No Filter.

by All Of Us Productions

Moral DilemmaGroup C

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The Murder House

Not every haunting belongs to the living

by Liminal Films Studio

Silent FilmGroup D Group D Team Spirit Best Poster Second Runner Up Group D Audience Choice Poster Best Musical Score Nominee

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Nessa

Stealing from thieves is a risky game.

by Socks and Hoses

HeistGroup C Language

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Nice to Meat You

We'd like to have YOU for dinner!

by Carlling Productions

Best of 2026 Selection

HorrorGroup A Best Film Second Runner Up Best Editing Best Actor Best Production Design Best Use of Single Genre Best Directing Nominee Best Screenwriting Nominee Best Cinematography Nominee Best Musical Score Nominee Best Supporting Actor Nominee Best Lighting Design Nominee Best Stunt Choreography Nominee Best Sound Design Nominee

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Not Again Janice!

Meet Your Tour Guide (/ Son-In-Law)

by More Than Perfect

Dark Comedy + Vacation / Holiday FilmGroup B Language

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One Last Stop

"Some falls never end."

by Maxchroma

HorrorGroup D Violence

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Other Skills

Her skills are unheard of

by Almost Good Films X Jabronie Pictures

Best of 2026 Selection

Film de Femme + Silent FilmGroup A Best Poster Runner Up Audience Choice Poster Runner Up Group A Audience Choice Poster Best Directing Nominee Best Actress Nominee Best Editing Nominee Best Musical Score Nominee Best Stunt Choreography Nominee

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Our Big Night, or: Throwing in the Towel

Not all shadows are equally dark....

by To Be Determined

Film NoirGroup D

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Passing Through

Everyone is a long way from home

by Breakfast for Dinner

Fish Out of Water + Workplace FilmGroup B Language Best Ensemble Cast Best Makeup & Hairstyling Best Original Song Group B Team Spirit Best Trailer Second Runner Up Audience Choice Poster Second Runner Up Best Production Design Nominee Best End Credits Nominee

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Persons

Who do you think you are?

by Made by MHADE

Sci FiGroup A

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Recount

by Cacti

Game FilmGroup A Best Trailer Runner Up

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Reserved

Movie are magic

by Bad Betsy Returns

Inspirational FilmGroup D

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Revenge & Relaxation

by Praxis Studios

RevengeGroup C Language

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Revenge of the Tourist

You never know who's following you

by Steele Canyon Studios

Mockumentary + RevengeGroup A Best Youth Team

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Rocket Surgeon

I’m a rocket surgeon

by Rorbach with Clark

Romantic ComedyGroup C

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Romance is Dead

What's your body count?

by Golden Hour Collective

Best of 2026 Selection

Romantic ComedyGroup D Violence Audience Choice Runner Up Best New Team Best Poster Second Runner Up Best Actress Nominee

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Served Cold

Revenge is served cold

by Ecliptic Entertainment

Film de Femme + RevengeGroup D

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Shifter

A look in the mirror

by Goon Squad

Best of 2026 Selection

Thriller / SuspenseGroup D Violence Best Film Audience Choice Second Runner Up Best Cinematography Best Lighting Design Best Stunt Choreography Group D Audience Choice Best Directing Nominee Best Screenwriting Nominee Best Actor Nominee Best Editing Nominee Best Production Design Nominee

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STASH

Office tours are hell

by Salucita Films

Comedy + HeistGroup B Language Best Graphics Group B Team Spirit Best Poster Group B Audience Choice Poster

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The Station at the End of the World

The Station, bringing people together for dinner at the end of the world.

by IntelleXual Entertainment

Best of 2026 Selection

Thriller / Suspense + Utopian or DystopianGroup A Violence Best Musical Score Nominee Best Post-Production Visual Effects Nominee

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Threads of Amoria

She found the path to humility, but "towel" she get there?

by Neuro Spice Brigade

Best of 2026 Selection

FantasyGroup A Best Costume Design Best Use of Character Best Actress Nominee Best Supporting Actress Nominee

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Tour de Tag

I will not do that again

by Monkey's on the Bed

Workplace FilmGroup B

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The Tour Guide

Some tours take you places you never expected.

by Film Logic Studios

Best of 2026 Selection

Dark ComedyGroup C Violence Best Use of Character Best Screenwriting Nominee Best Actor Nominee

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The Towel of Treachery

Mystery hung out to dry?

by Fade In

Film NoirGroup B

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Two Bad Eggs

Over easy. Under employed.

by Night Owls

Food FilmGroup B

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Untitled_ActionScript

What next?

by blackhat media

Best of 2026 Selection

Action / AdventureGroup C Best Film Runner Up Audience Choice Best Directing Best Screenwriting Best Sound Design Best End Credits Best Concept LGBTQ+ Inclusion Group C Audience Choice Best Cinematography Nominee Best Editing Nominee Best Supporting Actor Nominee Best Non-Human Character Nominee Best Post-Production Visual Effects Nominee

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Veloci-boyfriend

Is it love? Or predatory obsession?

by Dog Jaw Productions

Best of 2026 Selection

Fish Out of WaterGroup A Best Supporting Actor Best Supporting Actress Best Non-Human Character Group A Team Spirit Group A Audience Choice Best Directing Nominee Best Screenwriting Nominee Best Actress Nominee Best Ensemble Cast Nominee Best Practical Effects Nominee Best Concept Nominee

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Welcome to Heavenly Pressed

Ascension within Reach

by Seym Productions

Utopian or DystopianGroup D

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