4th ANNUAL TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT FILM COMPETITION

To support and cultivate the next generation of filmmakers, the SXSW Film Conference and Festival (SXSW Film) presents a special Film Competition for students enrolled in Texas high schools.

Submissions will be judged by a panel of independent filmmakers and industry figures; with prizes, including SXSW Film registrations and scholarship money, awarded for first, second, and third place. All films chosen as finalists will be shown in a special program as part of the regular 2008 Film Festival schedule.

In conjunction with our high school student competition and the Austin School of Film at Motion Media Arts Center, the SXSW 2008 Film Conference will feature special, limited programming specifically for high school students. These programs, which will be separate from our regular SXSW panels and workshops, will be open to all students who enter the our competition. (Students wishing to attend all SXSW Conference events can purchase a discounted Student Registration.) A special program of Austin Film School-produced films (not eligible for competition) will be screened during the SXSW 2008 Film Festival with filmmakers in attendance to talk about their films and the Austin School of Film and Media Arts Center.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

• Eligibility is limited to Texas students enrolled in the 9th through 12th grades for the full 2007-08 academic year.
• Films must be 5 minutes or shorter and completed between January - December 20, 2007.
• Films must be submitted on DVD or VHS video. If your film is selected as a finalist, we will work with you to ensure the best screening format.
• All entry forms must be signed by a film, media or English teacher or a school Guidance Counselor.
• There is a special, discounted $10 fee (payable online by credit card) for the Texas High School Student Competition only.
• Postmark deadline for submissions is December 20, 2007.
• Completed entries should be mailed with your DVD/video to:
  
  SXSW Texas High School Film Competition
  PO Box 4999
  Austin, TX 78765

Submit High School Short Here