CONTESTS

The Gwinnett Student Media Festival is open to all students in Gwinnett County Public Schools, the annual GCPS Student Media Festival celebrates the talents and visions of student digital media producers. The festival is coordinated by the GCPS Broadcast Department/GCPS TV and supported by media specialists, teachers, administrators, industry professionals, local businesses, and community members.  Participation in the festival is free and films who receive a high enough score will advance to the State Media Festival in May.

WEBSITE:  https://publish.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/gcps/myhome/gcpstv/videos/students/smf/info 

DEADLINE: Early February

The Southeast Student Production Awards is intended to be an incentive for the pursuit of excellence in television journalism and focus public attention on outstanding achievements in television/media produced by high school and college students.  

In order to receive a nomination the student's film needed to meet the threshold for nomination.  NATAS does not automatically take the top three in each category.  Some categories will have up to 6 nominations and others will only have two.  It is this distinction that makes the Southeast NATAS SPAs a very prestigious and difficult film contest.

WEBSITE:  https://www.southeastemmy.com/students 

DEADLINE: Early March

The All-American High School Film Festival (AAHSFF) is the premier destination for talented high school filmmakers and media arts enthusiasts from around the world. Their mission is to provide immersive education with a profound impact, connecting the filmmakers of the future with the rewards, respect and recognition they deserve.

Each year, in the heart of New York City, they present the world's largest high school film festival. We offer a grand stage for the next generation of talented filmmakers where they can: screen their amazing creations, learn from top industry professionals, connect with the latest technology, explore myriad of higher education opportunities, receive scholarships and technology prizes, and perhaps most importantly, create a community of shared passions and lifelong relationships. 

WEBSITE:  https://www.hsfilmfest.com/ 

DEADLINE: April

The Student Television Network (STN) was started in 1999 by a group of teachers who wanted to support and encourage scholastic broadcasting and to provide a forum for teachers to share ideas, ask questions, and learn from professionals in the industry. Over the past 20 years, STN has expanded to include film, media and other forms of communication taught in high schools and middle schools. STN serves teachers and students with curriculum, communication and competitions year-round. 

STN hosts several student competitions throughout the school year. Challenges present a prompt and allow students 6 days to complete a video entry.

STN Nationals encourage students to submit their best work in many specific categories. Broadcast Journalism and Film Excellence celebrate the best programs.

WEBSITE: https://www.studenttelevision.com/ 

DEADLINE:  Throughout the school year.