Enter a Video or Photo in the Contest

• The contest is open to Southern California high schools in Riverside, San Bernardino & Orange Counties.

• In order for students to enter videos or photos in the contest, their teachers must first register their school to participate in the event.  

• To register your school to participate in the contest, fill out this form: bit.ly/hsffregistration 

• Film & photo submissions will be accepted starting January 15, 2027, through Friday, February 19,  2027, using the Film Freeway.

Attend the Film & Photo Festival

• Workshops

• Guest Speakers

• Film Screenings

• Photo Exhibition

• Award Ceremony

• Weekend Challenge

This festival is held during school hours and is not open to the public. Only registered school groups will be allowed onto campus on the day of the event.

Film Programs

• Buses should arrive at Ramona High School anywhere between 8:45 am - 9:30 am.

• Students can visit the Photo Exhibition and/or be seated starting at 8:45 am. The event starts at 9:30 am

• Schools can plan to supply their own lunches (12:45-1:30 pm). 

• There will be food available for purchase:

  • Food truck serving lunch - in previous years we've had a taco truck seling 3 tacos, beans/rice and a agua fresca for $14. Details of this year will be emailed out to participants prior to the event. 

  • Chips/Snack & Drink sales - $2 

• Bus Pickup

  • If you are not staying for the Weekend Challenge screenings, buses should be ready to depart back to your school at 2:15 pm.

  • If you are staying for the Weekend Challenge screenings, buses should be ready to depart back to your school at 3:00 pm.

Photography Programs