The MSA Film Challenge is one of the most anticipated and fun events of the year—and this year’s challenge did not disappoint! With only 8 hours to complete a film, filmmakers had to include three things: a bubble, unexpected slow motion, and food in a place it shouldn’t be. The results included bubble killers, inept goons, an alien love crush, horse people, and a whole host of other things you can never see anywhere else! The creativity was on full display—and you can check out the entries on our Youtube channel below!
Challenge awards, decided by a panel of judges and audience vote, went to:
SPIRIT OF THE SHOW (1st place): Neighsayer by Jahan Zubair, Lilly Braly, Declan Drey, Jupiter Wilson, Emily Smith, Finley Brunner
2nd PLACE: The Bubble Killer by Kai Franklin, Luca Griegorian, Jayden Dizon
3rd PLACE: The Strange Visit by Sophie Diamond, Ella Ervin, Bradleigh Hannah, Layla Buecker
FAN FAVE: Goonfellas by Justin Rauch, Jack Wien, Lucas Cieslak, Charlie Malone, Gabe Schutz
RISING STAR AWARD: The Truth Hurts by Charlie Eliasoph, Julian Harris
BEST STORY: The Strange Visit by Sophie Diamond, Ella Ervin, Bradleigh Hannah, Layla Buecker
BEST STYLE: Bubble Boy: Sudsmageddon by Fabian Gonzalez, Bryant Aoanan, Gerardo Herrera, Andres Chinchilla
BEST USE OF THE ELEMENTS: Goonfellas by Justin Rauch, Jack Wien, Lucas Cieslak, Charlie Malone, Gabe Schutz
BEST USE OF LOCATIONS: C’est La Vie by Aria Simmons, Cristin Parra
MOST AMBITIOUS: There are Two Colors in My Head by Henry J. Wilson, Ocie Tharpe, Eddie Gonzalez
MOST UNIQUE: There are Two Colors in My Head by Henry J. Wilson, Ocie Tharpe, Eddie Gonzalez
BEST BIG HOT MESS: The Marketplace by George Pringle, Avery Belair, Luke Nitta, Brett Skieresz
Congratulations to all of the filmmakers who valiantly met the challenge!
Click HERE to view the full Film Challenge playlist.