Prizes

Every time you set out to face a challenge you learn something new either about yourself or your craft, so regardless of how your film does in the competition, we hope you've gotten something out of this just by participating. Use what you've learned to make an even more amazing film next year. We also like to award outstanding work, and recognize there are lots of ways to be outstanding. See the About page for more details. 

The school with the most student film entries that make it past the Public Voting Stage will win | $1000 School Cash Prize

Grand Prize: Track One: Young Filmmakers "Doing Good PSA" | Prize Package to the 2012 South By Southwest Film Festival for a student and one chaperone

Grand Prize: Track Two: Young Filmmakers Freeform | Prize Package to the 2012 South By Southwest Film Festival for a student and one chaperone

Second Place Category Prizes Track One: Young Filmmakers "Doing Good PSA"

Public Service Announcement 

Grades 6-8 | $200 Cash Prize 

Grades 9-12 | $200 Cash Prize

Second Place Category Prizes Track Two: Young Filmmakers Freeform

Documentary 

Grades 6-8 | $200 Cash Prize 

Grades 9-12 | $200 Cash Prize

Short Film 

Grades 6-8 | $200 Cash Prize 

Grades 9-12 | $200 Cash Prize

Animation 

Grades 6-8 | $200 Cash Prize 

Grades 9-12 | $200 Cash Prize

Music Video 

Grades 6-8 | $200 Cash Prize 

Grades 9-12 | $200 Cash Prize

Non-moving Movie 

Grades 6-8 | $200 Cash Prize 

Grades 9-12 | $200 Cash Prize

Comedic Creation 

Grades 6-8 | $200 Cash Prize 

Grades 9-12 | $200 Cash Prize

Judges Choice Awards

Judges Choice winners receive $100 Cash Prize. Awards may potentially include, but not limited to: 

Most Creative Concept 

Outstanding Artwork 

Awesome Cinematography 

Best Special Effects

DISCLAIMER: Cash prizes are contingent upon sponsor donations and grant awards received each year.