The Young Minds Digital Times Film Competition is a collaboration between OneSeventeen Media and Manor New Tech High School to offer an innovative film competition as an opportunity for students around the world to showcase their work, compete against their peers and solve world issues through their eyes. Kids have lots to say, ideas to share, and talent to showcase, so we've created this competition as another way for students to learn out loud. We have a vested interest in students using their digital know how to promote social good, so while students have the chance to enter any film they create, they can also create a film specific to a non-profit group or social cause, allowing them to do more good for others with their talents and skills. Learn more about the details of the competition opportunities in the Registration section.



Manor New Technology High School (MNTHS), located in the city of Manor (just outside Austin, Texas), has a mission to prepare students for the global society through the articulation of mathematics, science and technology. MNTHS strives to provide a rigorous, well-rounded education with an emphasis in mathematics, science and technology core curriculums; establish a personalized college and work ready culture that promotes increased post-secondary educational opportunities; provide innovative instructional focus for teachers and leadership; and strengthen the community involvement in order to create partnerships for programs and internship opportunities for students and teachers.

MNTHS is modeled after an existing New Tech High School in Sacramento, CA, and project-based learning (PBL) is the major vehicle of instruction. PBL is based on the fact that students learn better when they see relevance of skills or content. PBL is an approach that presents curricular objectives, based on state standards, as a search for relevant or useful knowledge or skills.



We know kids are smart, savvy technology users. Our mission is to provide relevant tools to help them navigate their environment in a respectful, responsible and confident way to become successful, productive members of society. We're passionate about giving kids a voice and validating their opinions.

The foundation of OneSeventeen Media's corporate philosophy as a company formed by social venture entrepreneurs is building a culture of "doing good and doing well" both internally as well as out in the community. Through this commitment, we're honored to co-produce the Young Minds Digital Times Youth Film Competition in partnership with Manor New Tech High School.