Houston Jewish Film Festival Teen Short Film Contest
Submission Guidelines: Houston Jewish Film Festival
Teen Short Film Contest
Submission deadline: February 1st , 2024, 11:59 pm
Choice of themes:
- Being a Jewish teenager today
- Tikkun Olam “Repairing the World” (giving back to the community)
- L’dor v’dor (the strength of bonds between generations)
Contest Guidelines:
- Entries will be accepted from students in 8th – 12th grade.
- Entries may be submitted by individuals or groups.
- Film length: 30 seconds – 3 minutes
- Shoot and edit with a cell phone or other device of your choosing. No AI tools permitted.
- Videos with references to alcohol, drugs, or violence will not be accepted.
- Background music: No copyrighted music may be used. Instead, consider royalty-free options available on Pixabay (pixabay.com/music) and other websites.
- Participants must live in the greater Houston area.
Additional information:
Winning films will be screened during the Houston Jewish Film Festival (March 24 – April 4, 2024).
Prizes:
1st place – $150 plus $500 donation to local charity of choice
2nd place – $100 plus $300 donation to local charity of choice
3rd place – $50 plus $200 donation to local charity of choice
All participants in the video competition will receive certificates
Submission:
Complete the online submission form and upload the film. Please preview the contest guidelines before submitting to ensure that they meet the guidelines and themes.
Judging Criteria:
Films will be judged based on expression of theme, creativity, and overall visual appeal.
