2025 Films

A Cut Above

Keepin it in the family

Best of 2025 Selection

MockumentaryGroup B Best Poster Second Runner Up Best Sound Design Best Use of Genre Best Screenwriting Best Film Runner Up Audience Choice Runner Up Group B Audience Choice Group B Audience Choice Poster Runner-Up

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A Slice of Deception

Thin crust. Thinner trust.

by Fade In

Comedy MysteryGroup D Group D Audience Choice Second Runner Up

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Agent of Piece

Peace is found in pieces.

by Nick Bahen Productions

Time Travel Movie Film de FemmeGroup D

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ARI

Don't look behind the curtain

by Team Kludge aka team low-tech

ComedyGroup B

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Behind The Close Door

by WGJ Productions

Group B

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Breakdown Boogie

On Halloween night the veil is thin - friendship might be the only way back

by ArtHouse Films

Road Movie FantasyGroup D

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Chef Quest

A Culinary Adventure

by Digital Lemonade Stand

Action / AdventureGroup A Best Visual Effects

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The Clean Up Crew

Misfit Crew cleans up crime—one slice at a time.

by Snarky Jr.

Martial Arts / Fight Film Dark ComedyGroup C Group C Audience Choice Poster Runner-Up

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The Clown Closet

...And they were roommates.

by And Company! Productions

Best of 2025 Selection

Fantasy RomanceGroup C LGBTQ+ Inclusion Best Makeup Best Use of Prop Group C Audience Choice Runner Up

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Crimson Hour

"What begins with a rescue ends in blood."

by The Underdogs

MysteryGroup A

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Divide and Concierge

In a dystopian world...

by Jabronie Pictures

Utopian or Dystopian Fish Out of WaterGroup C Best Poster Runner Up Best Trailer Best Stunt Choreography Group C Audience Choice Second Runner Up Group C Audience Choice Poster Second Runner-Up

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Doctor P

Chemistry was never this explosive.

by Hallyu USA

Superhero Food FilmGroup C

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Duty Calls

A pair of heroes deal with the power dynamics within their marriage, and struggle to reconcile with their newfound roles as parents.

by Sunny Side Up

SuperheroGroup D

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Dystopian Cowboys

Saddle up

by The Super PA's

Musical or Western Utopian or DystopianGroup B Group B Audience Choice

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Emendare

To make amends

by Riley Recruits

Buddy FilmGroup C

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Extra Toppings

A slice of sin...

by Breakfast for Dinner!

Workplace FilmGroup A Group A Audience Choice Second Runner Up Group A Audience Choice Poster Runner-Up

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F.I.R.E. In My Heart

Anything can happen on patrol.

by The Filmigos

Best of 2025 Selection

Detective / Cop Workplace FilmGroup D Best Editing Group D Audience Choice Group D Audience Choice Poster Runner-Up

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Fata Morgana

How did I get here?

by Blackhat Media

MysteryGroup B Group B Audience Choice Poster

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Finest City Signs

These San Diego siblings are the next generation of road sign enthusiasts

by Cane Toad Productions

Best of 2025 Selection

Road MovieGroup D Spirit of San Diego Award Group D Audience Choice Poster Second Runner-Up

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The Good Good

Don’t Blow This.

by Dad Skeleton

Best of 2025 Selection

Single Room MovieGroup B Best Trailer Second Runner Up Best Production Design Best Actress Group B Audience Choice Second Runner Up

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The "Good" Sister

A Silent Horror Film in Black and White

by Lime Street Entertainment

Horror Silent FilmGroup A

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Granulated

A last bite that is anything but sweet.

by Metal Pixel Foundry

Buddy Film ComedyGroup A Group A Team Spirit

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Happy Birthday to Who

Add a sprinkle of love to your connection!

by TwentyTen Productions

RomanceGroup D

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Hello

by Project Conclusion Company

Group C

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Hollow Hearts

What would you do for a better life?

by Phaneron Films

Best of 2025 Selection

Musical or WesternGroup D Group D Team Spirit Audience Choice Poster Second Runner-Up Best Use of Line of Dialog Group D Audience Choice Runner Up Group D Audience Choice Poster

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I Plead The Fifth

He's having the number five please.

by The 2880 Minute Movie Makers

Detective / Cop Workplace FilmGroup A Group A Audience Choice Runner Up

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KAI

Love expired at 8:07 AM. Family destroyed by 8:09.

by BigBoy Productions

Dark Comedy Time Travel MovieGroup B Best Trailer Runner Up

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Kevin & Clark

by DAMPT Pproductions

Group D

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Killin' It

Perform, endure, descend... welcome to the mad house.

by Just a Bit Outside

Dark ComedyGroup D

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The Kollivers

Families aren't always a team

by Ecliptic Entertainment

Action / AdventureGroup C

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Last Drop

When the water runs out, what will you hold on to?

by Rhino Street Productions

Climate FilmGroup B

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The Last Slice

The ultimate pizza party mystery!

by Matte Black Productions

MockumentaryGroup A

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Late Checkout

In one hour, a hotel guest must decide to check out...or hold on for a miracle

by Broken Leg Meets Surya Deva

Best of 2025 Selection

Drama ComedyGroup A Best Supporting Actor

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Manchild

It takes two to tango but three to shag my wife.

by Mission Avenue

Romance Dark ComedyGroup B

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Meat The Family

Pizza never tasted so good!

by Interstellar Studios

Fish Out of WaterGroup B

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Mood Swings

Not your average boys trip

by Loaf Productions

Drama Vacation / Holiday FilmGroup D

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The Movie Star's Assistant

Fame is messy. Loyalty is messier.

by Reading Crew

Film de Femme Workplace FilmGroup B

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Neon Judas

Love vs duty

by Axiomatic Twist

Utopian or Dystopian Thriller / SuspenseGroup B

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Oh Snap!

by Ed Wood Film School AKA Team Burritos

Group B

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One Last Sunset

When humans could live forever and stop aging, what is the morality of ending ones life?

by Pass The Sugar!

Sci Fi Medical FilmGroup D

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The Parting Inn

How often would you go back?

by Pseudo Rational

Time Travel Movie DramaGroup C

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Plastic & Porcelain

Your reservation is confirmed. Your survival is not.

by Jake Byrd Productions

Dark ComedyGroup A Best Costume Design

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Quality Trauma Bonding

Emotional Pain is Temporary, Film is Forever!

by Jordan Does Productions

Best of 2025 Selection

Detective / CopGroup A Best Youth Acting Best Ensemble Cast

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Quantum Link

I know it's hard, but you have to try

by Flutternubber

Time Travel MovieGroup C Group C Team Spirit Group C Audience Choice Poster

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R3N3GAD3S

"Humanoids... they walk amongst us."

by Hippononymous

Utopian or Dystopian Thriller / SuspenseGroup D

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Room to Grieve

Giving Space to Breathe

by FORA Productions

Best of 2025 Selection

Medical FilmGroup B Best Titles Best Lighting Design Group B Audience Choice Runner Up Group B Audience Choice Poster Second Runner-Up

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The San Diego Hotel

Where trade reigns, harmony thrives, and every choice counts.

by All Of Us Productions 2025

Alternate History Musical or WesternGroup A

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Signs of Life

If you look hard enough

by Goon Squad

Best of 2025 Selection

Climate Film MockumentaryGroup C Best Cinematography

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Slice

Its a murder any way you slice it

by Business Socks

Best of 2025 Selection

Mystery FantasyGroup C Best Poster Best Use of Prop

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The South Mission Inn

It's not for sale!

by Rorbach With Clark

Best of 2025 Selection

Buddy FilmGroup C Best Use of Character Audience Choice Second Runner Up Group C Audience Choice

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Tango

Dance like no one is looking ... until you are forced to look within.

by Extra Rad

Best of 2025 Selection

Dance FilmGroup A Audience Choice Poster Best Actor Best Directing Best Film Audience Choice Group A Audience Choice Group A Audience Choice Poster Second Runner-Up

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