• This an annual nationwide video contest in which kids create short movies that tell the entire stories of Newbery-winning books in about 90 seconds. 

• All ages can participate and adult help is totally OK.

• The best movies are screened in showings at libraries and theatres nationwide.

• Useful Links:

  • 90-Second Newbery Film Festival 

  • About the Contest

  • Useful Tips

  • Best Videos

  • Complete list of Newbery books

  • Submit Your Video

  • Events Calendar

​Submission deadline: January 16, 2026 

• Free video contest for Grade 6.

• Students can participate individually or in a team of up to 3 members.

• All videos must be between five and six minutes in length and incorporate some C-SPAN footage.

• Useful Links:

  • C-Span StudentCAM Contest

  • Contest Rules

  • Tips and Resources for Students

  • Past Winners

  • Youtube StudentCam Playlist

Submission deadline: Jan 20, 2025

• Free video contest for Grades 3 - 6.

• Students can participate individually or in groups of any size.

• Entry categories:

  • Elementary (Grades 3 - 5)

  • Middle School (Grade 6 - 8)

  • Animation/Stop-Motion (Grade 6 - Age 25)

• The film should talk about an environmental/sustainability problem and then discuss what could be a potential solution to this problem.

• Entry must focus on one or several of the following topics

  • Climate

  • Energy

  • Food

  • Transportation

  • Waste

  • Water

  • Wildlife and Ecosystems

• Useful Links:

  • One Earth Young FilmMakers Contest

  • Contest Rules

Submission deadline: May 25, 2025