The 2026 San Diego 48 Hour Film Project brought local filmmakers together to write, shoot, edit, and score a short film in 48 hours. This page lists the star trophy and Duanie statue winners.
Teams were judged on how they used the required elements.
Star-trophy audience awards from each premiere screening.
The 2026 season started with mixers and workshops, then the filmmaking weekend, premiere screenings, and the awards gala.
Films competed in screening groups A, B, C, and D for jury awards and audience choice. Premiere audiences voted at each screening, and the top films were selected for the Best of 2026 screening.
The 2026 competition featured:
Congratulations to every team who made a film this year, and to the star trophy and Duanie winners.
