MONDAY MAY 11th, 2026
DOORS OPEN AT 6:30 PM
(Light refreshments and photo booth fun!)
AWARDS SHOW STARTS AT 7 PM
FirstOntario Arts Centre Milton
1010 Main Street East, Milton, ON L9T 6H7
MinMaxx Hall
REFRESHMENTS ~ DOOR PRIZES ~ AWARDS PRESENTATION - WINNERS REEL
Palme d' Eddie prize donated by Cogeco
1st Place - $1000
2nd Place - $600
3rd place - $400
Documentary / Academic Donated prize by OSSTF D20
1st place $500
2nd place - $300
3rd place - $200
Poster Design Contest Award Donated by Blueprint Agencies
$200
The Halton Student Film Festival is open to all students currently attending any Halton District School Board Secondary school.
It is a festival that celebrates student success in film-making by recognizing both technical and creative achievements.
A large number of students participate each year from various subject areas making this a true display of how technology can be integrated in all academic and technical subjects. "Eddies" are given out in various categories during the Film Festival. Following the presentation of awards, all of the winning entries are viewed on the big screen so everyone can view the films of other students. We invite students, staff, and family members to come out and share in the success of our talented students.
The student films are judged by professionals in various roles within the film industry. Following the presentation of awards, winning entries will be shown on a large screen for all to enjoy.
Award winners of The Eddies have gone on to achieve success in the film and television industry, with some capturing prestigious awards for their work.
So where does the name "Eddies" come from? The very first Halton film festival was hosted during Education Week in 2002.
The Grammys are The Recording Academy to recognize outstanding achievement in the mainly English-language music industry. Take the word Grammys and the word Education, put them together and you get, The EDDIES.
