All Films Due April 3, 2026
Films MUST follow these rules:
Films will not be longer than 5 minutes; PSA's no longer than 2 minutes
*We encourage the submission of shorter works so that we can showcase more filmmakers.
All films must be submitted under one of the above categories.
No entry may be submitted in multiple categories.
Your film should have the following 'slates' (and will NOT be part of your finished time)
At the beginning of your video project/timeline you need 1 second of black (no audio of any kind here)
Then, 3 seconds OVER BLACK: A title card with: Name, title of film, and genre. (no audio of any kind here)
Then, 1 second of black (no audio of any kind here)
Then, your film
Finally, after the ending credits, 1 additional second of black. (no audio of any kind here)
Have been written, directed, produced, and technically executed entirely by high school students. (except the Alumni & Middle School Category)
Have appropriate, family-friendly content. Films containing profanity, nudity, drug use, weapons, or depictions of violent acts will be disqualified.
The filename for each film submitted must follow this format: Film Title –Student Last Name – Submission Category. file extension (i.e. Unmasked – Smith– Narrative. mpeg)
*submission does not guarantee showing at the Festival
*When submitting please remember your audience, as this category will not be judged by your peers, but by a group of adult industry professionals. Please remember to submit appropriate content that will represent both you and your school well.
Submissions that do not meet these requirements will not be judged.
Copyrighted material:
When student productions are to be displayed in public venues (Internet, TV, Film Festival), students must get permission to use copyrighted material in their video production. Copyrighted material includes copyrighted music, video clips, still pictures and text. Students are responsible for obtaining the necessary permissions on all copyrighted work.
Pictures and Film Clips : Public domain images and film clips may be used in the video if the source is cited in the film's credits. Written permission from the copyright holder is required to use any copyrighted material.
Music : Original music or music that is in the public domain may be used in the video if the source is cited in the film's credits. Written permission from the copyright holder is required to use any copyrighted material.