RVA 48 Hour Film Project - Best of Richmond Screenings & Awards

? Best of Richmond Encore Screening & Awards Ceremony

See the very best films from the 2026 Richmond 48 Hour Film Project on the big screen!

This special encore screening features all nominated films competing for top honors after an incredible weekend of filmmaking. Celebrate the creativity, talent, and determination of Richmond's filmmakers, actors, writers, and crews as we showcase the standout films selected by our judges.

Queens of the Burg, Christopher Fisher - "Libertas"

Restless Dream Syndrome, DJ Neace - "For a Good Time..."

Coraline Sunshine Productions, Thomas Eastman - "All In"

My Uncle Derek, Will Barker - "Simon Says Watch This Movie"

To Martha Or Not To Martha, Isabella L. Koontz - "Gnome Gnome"

Steam Team, Tu Nguyen - "A Willing Participant"

Cyanide Squirrel Films, Matthew Kopf - "Ascension Day"

HZB2studios, Maximiliano Garcia Hernandez - "A Knot Unwound"

Heavy is the Head that Wears the Crown, D. French - "Wrestling Destiny"

Friender Films, Lauryn Lingenfelter - "Mount Hope"

Most Popular Girls in Cinema, Lindsey A. West - "Bubby's Home"

Bowtie Boys Productions, Miles Foster - "The Blueprint"

Kid Nation, Nolan Hicks - "Girls Trip"

Don’t Blink, Matthew Gross - "EarthGate"

Following the screening, join us for the Awards Ceremony as we recognize excellence in filmmaking and announce this year's winners.

Whether you missed the premiere screenings or want to see the finalists again, this is your chance to experience the best of Richmond filmmaking—and cheer on your favorites as awards are presented.