The Teen Film Challenge is a 72-hour filmmaking competition exclusively for teenagers. The competition enables teens to showcase their filmmaking talents, empowering them to collaborate in small groups and combine talents to produce a film in three days. Teens often work in groups with friends as well as with other filmmakers. All creativity, production, and post-production take place during the 72 hours, including scriptwriting, film shooting, editing, and sound design.
Teen Film Challenge Premiere
The weekend following the competition, students are recognized at the annual, Teen Film Challenge Premiere and Awards Ceremony. Awards include the following:
Best Direction
Best Cinematography
Best Editing
Best Film Score
Best Actor
Best Actress
Audience Favorite
Top 3 Films
All films are eligible for the entry into the Golden Lion Awards High School Film Festival.