Entry Categories

Narrative Short Film:

Tell a story that’s completely your own.
Create a 3 to 7 minute scripted short film with original characters, plot, and dialogue. Any genre is welcome—comedy, drama, mystery, sci-fi, horror, or something entirely new.

Animation:

Bring your imagination to life.
Submit a film that uses animation—2D, 3D, or digital—to tell a story, explain an idea, or express emotion. Abstract or narrative pieces welcome.

Social Media Short (Vertical Video):

Quick, bold, made to share.
Create a video that’s 60 seconds or less and formatted for mobile (like TikTok, Reels, or YouTube Shorts). Think fast-paced, funny, surprising, or powerful.

Experimental / Creative Expression:

Break the rules. Invent your own style.
Explore sound, image, and motion in new ways. Visual poetry, abstract editing, found footage—this category welcomes non-traditional, expressive, and boundary-pushing work.

Documentary / Nonfiction:

Shine a light on the world around you.
Explore real events, people, or issues that matter to you. Documentaries can be investigative, reflective, or observational—what truth do you want to share?

PSA / Message Film:

Speak up, stand out, and spark change.
Create a Public Service Announcement (PSA) that brings awareness to a cause or challenge. Whether it’s about social justice, mental health, the environment, or school culture, your voice matters.

First-Person Narrative / Personal Story:

Your story. Your voice. Your lens.
Share a personal experience or inner truth using your own voice—through spoken word, visual journals, or reflective narration. These films center YOU.

News Report / Event Coverage:

Tell the stories that are happening right now.
Produce a segment about something happening in your school or community. Think campus news, interviews, or coverage of a school event or issue.

Grade-Level Spotlights:

Recognizing growth, voice, and creativity at every stage.
Films will be considered within grade-based divisions:

Middle School (Grades 6–8)
High School Underclassmen (9–10)
High School Upperclassmen (11–12)

Audience Choice Award:

The crowd favorite.
Every film screened is automatically entered. This award is selected by audience vote during the live festival event.

Page updated

Report abuse