Watch our 1-minute video on our website, giving a quick overview of the Young Filmmakers Contest, while introducing some previous winners. Former contest winners Nathan Goswick and Mariel Mudrik of Defy Media produced this short film.
Scholarship Details
- Sponsored through the Young Filmmakers Contest
- Open to student filmmakers from grade 3 through age 25
- No submission fee is required
- International students are eligible to participate
- Winning entries will be screened at the One Earth Film Festival in April of the following year
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a student in grade 3 or higher, or up to age 25
- Must submit an original film that meets contest requirements
- Students residing both within and outside the United States are eligible
- Must comply with all contest rules, terms, and submission guidelines
- International entrants must follow any additional requirements specified for non-U.S. participants
Application Process
- Review the contest rules, terms, and eligibility requirements
- Create an original film that meets the contest guidelines
- Prepare all required submission materials and documentation
- Submit the completed entry before 11:59 p.m. CDT on June 25th
- Verify compliance with any additional requirements if entering from outside the United States
- Monitor communications regarding judging results and finalist selections
- If selected, participate in premiere and festival screening opportunities
Young Filmmakers Contest submissions, from students from grade 3 up through age 25, are due by 11:59 p.m. CDT USA on June 25th. There are no submission fees. All winning films will premiere on September 27th and each film will be screened at the One Earth Film Festival in April of the following year. Questions? Apply today!
