The Ghostlight 48-Hour Film Slam was epic!

130 people packed the Percolator to capacity Friday night as many stood, even outside, to watch the 16 films that made the deadline. We laughed, we cried, we screamed, we drank coffee.

First prize went to Team “Work for Hire” for their film, “The Righteous and the Guilty.” They won the Flamey and $700. Second place went to “Tuff Crowd” for their film, “According to Plan.” Third place went to “Migs vs. Gory” for their film, “Escape from El Paso.”

Click here to see all the films! (Ghostlight48 channel on YouTube)

Many thanks to our judges, Steve Osborn, of Tortilla Productions, and Maya Sanchez. Mad props to all who entered. Also, big thanks to Lisa D, Amy Arsenault, Usvaldo de Leon Jr., Carlos del Toro, Chuck Horak and the Percolator. Can’t wait for next year!

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