SCHAUMBURG, IL — The 13th Annual Brickworld Chicago International Brickfilm Festival lit up the convention floor on Saturday, June 20, 2026, delivering one of its largest and most energetic showcases to date. With 12 films submitted by registered Brickworld attendees and a total of 21 screened, this year’s festival demonstrated just how vibrant and ambitious the global brickfilming community has become.
After several years of standing-room-only crowds, organizers were thrilled to secure the biggest room available — and fans wasted no time filling it. The expanded space allowed filmmakers, families, and LEGO® enthusiasts to enjoy the full slate of films together, celebrating both seasoned creators and rising talent. Festival organizers extended heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended, as well as to sponsors Brickworld and Bricks in the Six for helping make the event possible.
MAIN AWARD CATEGORY RESULTS:
Best of Brickworld Chicago Film – Judges' Choice:
"Moses & The 10 Plagues" by Josh Whitehouse (Go Chatter Studios)
Judges' Choice Nominees: "Max's Elemental Adventure" by Ella Ramsey, "Ogel's Great Deep Sea Plan" by Jacob McAuliffe, and "Dojo Duel" by Jevin Sannes
Best of Brickworld Chicago Film – Attendee:
"Ogel's Great Deep Sea Plan" by Jacob McAuliffe (McAuliffe Media)
Best of Brickworld Chicago Film – International:
"#selfielife" by Stefan Minder (hirschundelch)
SUBCATEGORY AWARD CATEGORY RESULTS:
Best Sound Winner: "Such Great Heights" by Jason Kingsman (Slug Films)
Best Sound Nominees: "Playground" by Ian Astle, "Dojo Duel" by Jevin Sannes, and "Ogel's Great Deep Sea Plan" by Jacob McAuliffe
Best Screenplay Winner:
"Ogel's Great Deep Sea Plan" by Jacob McAuliffe (McAuliffe Media)
Best Screenplay Nominees: "Such Great Heights" by Jason Kingsman, "Moses & The 10 Plagues" by Josh Whitehouse, and "Max's Elemental Adventure" by Ella Ramsey
Best Production Design Winner:
"Moses & The 10 Plagues" by Josh Whitehouse (Go Chatter Studios)
Best Production Design Nominees:
"Playground" by Ian Astle, "Dojo Duel" by Jevin Sannes, and "Max's Elemental Adventure" by Ella Ramsey
Best Technical Animation Winner:
"Attack On Thunderfang" by Jamii Wangugi (Spinjitzu Master Falcon)
Best Technical Animation Nominees: "Dojo Duel" by Jevin Sannes, "Playground" by Ian Astle, and "Max's Elemental Adventure" by Ella Ramsey
NEW 2026 AWARD:
Best Youth Film Winner:
"Brickworld Stereotypes" by William Merrill
The event organizers gave a special shoutout to returning judge Adam (@AntBandit), whose insight and enthusiasm continue to elevate the festival. The also thanked volunteers Shane, Sophie, Simon, Katie, Leanne, Josh, Chris, and many others, along with the Brickworld staff who kept the event running smoothly.
The 2026 Brickworld Chicago International Brickfilm Festival proved once again that brickfilming is thriving — fueled by creativity, community, and the joy of storytelling one brick at a time.
Next year's Brickworld theme will be "Myths and Legends" and thus will be the film festival's. Expect an official announcement regarding rules and prizes from the cinema team in early 2027. Event photos and 3 main category winners are embedded below.
The pictures below were provided courtesy of Brickworld Cinema Co-Coordinators Casey McCoy & Tyler Eyerly.
After several years of standing-room-only crowds, organizers were thrilled to secure the biggest room available — and fans wasted no time filling it. The expanded space allowed filmmakers, families, and LEGO® enthusiasts to enjoy the full slate of films together, celebrating both seasoned creators and rising talent. Festival organizers extended heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended, as well as to sponsors Brickworld and Bricks in the Six for helping make the event possible.
MAIN AWARD CATEGORY RESULTS:
Best of Brickworld Chicago Film – Judges' Choice:
"Moses & The 10 Plagues" by Josh Whitehouse (Go Chatter Studios)
Judges' Choice Nominees: "Max's Elemental Adventure" by Ella Ramsey, "Ogel's Great Deep Sea Plan" by Jacob McAuliffe, and "Dojo Duel" by Jevin Sannes
Best of Brickworld Chicago Film – Attendee:
"Ogel's Great Deep Sea Plan" by Jacob McAuliffe (McAuliffe Media)
Best of Brickworld Chicago Film – International:
"#selfielife" by Stefan Minder (hirschundelch)
SUBCATEGORY AWARD CATEGORY RESULTS:
Best Sound Winner: "Such Great Heights" by Jason Kingsman (Slug Films)
Best Sound Nominees: "Playground" by Ian Astle, "Dojo Duel" by Jevin Sannes, and "Ogel's Great Deep Sea Plan" by Jacob McAuliffe
Best Screenplay Winner:
"Ogel's Great Deep Sea Plan" by Jacob McAuliffe (McAuliffe Media)
Best Screenplay Nominees: "Such Great Heights" by Jason Kingsman, "Moses & The 10 Plagues" by Josh Whitehouse, and "Max's Elemental Adventure" by Ella Ramsey
Best Production Design Winner:
"Moses & The 10 Plagues" by Josh Whitehouse (Go Chatter Studios)
Best Production Design Nominees:
"Playground" by Ian Astle, "Dojo Duel" by Jevin Sannes, and "Max's Elemental Adventure" by Ella Ramsey
Best Technical Animation Winner:
"Attack On Thunderfang" by Jamii Wangugi (Spinjitzu Master Falcon)
Best Technical Animation Nominees: "Dojo Duel" by Jevin Sannes, "Playground" by Ian Astle, and "Max's Elemental Adventure" by Ella Ramsey
NEW 2026 AWARD:
Best Youth Film Winner:
"Brickworld Stereotypes" by William Merrill
The event organizers gave a special shoutout to returning judge Adam (@AntBandit), whose insight and enthusiasm continue to elevate the festival. The also thanked volunteers Shane, Sophie, Simon, Katie, Leanne, Josh, Chris, and many others, along with the Brickworld staff who kept the event running smoothly.
The 2026 Brickworld Chicago International Brickfilm Festival proved once again that brickfilming is thriving — fueled by creativity, community, and the joy of storytelling one brick at a time.
Next year's Brickworld theme will be "Myths and Legends" and thus will be the film festival's. Expect an official announcement regarding rules and prizes from the cinema team in early 2027. Event photos and 3 main category winners are embedded below.
The pictures below were provided courtesy of Brickworld Cinema Co-Coordinators Casey McCoy & Tyler Eyerly.
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