The Student Film Competition is an annual event that encourages – and incentivizes – students from across Sonoma, Lake, and Mendocino Counties to practice their storytelling skills. Students work in and outside of classrooms to produce their own short films which are then entered into a competition. Winners receive cash prizes and premiere on the big screen at the annual AVFest in the spring.
AVFilm is accepting submissions for the 2024 AVFilm Student Film Competition. The screening competition will take place during AVFest (April 26-May 5, 2023). Awards will follow the screening.
There are now three separate divisions:
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – SCHOOL PROJECT FILM
(SONOMA, LAKE, & MENDOCINO COUNTY STUDENTS ONLY)
Best overall film – $100 cash prize for teacher’s classroom
The overall winner – across all categories – will receive the JOSEPH CARNATION, JR. STUDENT FILM AWARD and a cash prize of $1,000 in honor of our late supporter, career educator, and student advocate, Joe Carnation. This award is only available to a student residing in Sonoma County at the time of their submission.
Submissions will be judged by the AVFilm Selection Committee, consisting of film industry professionals and community leaders. If a film is selected for the final competitive screening, the entrant will be contacted by AVFilm. The screening competition will take place during AVFest (April 26-May 5, 2024), date to be determined. Awards will follow the screening.
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