Student submissions are accepted starting February 25
Deadline March 25, in all categories, through the competitions FilmFreeway festival page:
https://filmfreeway.com/CCFSStudentFilmCompetition
The challenge covers all aspects of film and media arts, including:
▪ Filmmaking
▪ Screenwriting/Creative Writing
▪ Photography/Cinematography
▪ Highlight Reel (Editing, Animation, Special FX)
All students who submit their films or creative works will receive constructive feedback from the Central Coast Film Society board members. Finalists selected will have their work reviewed by a panel of judges from the industry and academia to earn Awards for Excellence and available $250 scholarships for each category. The CCFS Board Award will give an additional $100 scholarship. Finalists will be notified by April 1. *Additional scholarships may be available, pending sponsors and individual donations: https://www.nfggive.com/guidestar/83-0787181
Rules for the competition are that all the creative submissions must be from high school students residing in the Central Coast, specifically Monterey County, San Luis Obispo County, Santa Barbara County, and Ventura County. Creative submissions must fall within G, PG or PG-13 ratings (films outside of those ranges will be disqualified); and all submissions must be available for public display (on-line or future in-person event). Each student may submit only one creative work in a particular category.
For more information and to submit visit
https://filmfreeway.com/CCFSStudentFilmCompetition.