Teen Film Fest Guidelines

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TEEN FILM FEST ENTRY FORM

Film Guidelines

Filmmakers must be 12 to 18 years of age and between entering 7th grade through exiting 12th grade. Adults may appear in the film, but should have no other responsibilities in the production of the film.
Films should be no longer than six minutes in length.

Submission & Prize Rules

Submission entries are due Friday, August 2, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
A completed entry form must be submitted for each film. Signed and completed forms must be emailed to teens@ahml.info no later than 11:59 p.m. on Friday, August 2, 2024.
Filmmakers who are under the age of 18 must have a parent’s signature on each of their entry forms.
Filmmakers must be present at the Film Fest on Friday, August 16, 2024 to be eligible for a prize.
A total of $300 in prizes will be awarded across Film Fest winners, in addition to a honorary Golden Clapper Award for Best Surprise Ending
Only three film submissions per person.
Films submitted to previous AHML Teen Film Fests are not eligible.

In the case of a high number of submissions, we may not be able to show all of the films submitted to the fest. We will notify you if your film will be screened at the film fest.

Want some early feedback on your film?

Email a link to the latest version of your film to teens@ahml.info by July 20 to get feedback and potential suggestions from library staff before the submission deadline of August 2.