BACK TO SCHOOL FILM FESTIVAL

Presenting the 2020 Back to School Film Submissions

Congratulations to all of our talented filmmakers!

Presenting The Email, directed by 7th Grader Holden B. A bittersweet commentary on contemporary times, the main character prepares for the first day of schoo...

Directed by 7th Grader Oliver S., Losing My Mind is a modern music video that reflects on a personal expression of summer "stir craziness." The film was hono...

Directed by 3rd Grader Nevada D., this action adventure explores a journey of a lifetime. The film was awarded an Honorable Mention and earned the Back to Sc...

Directed by Kindergartener Margaret G., this buddy flick is a clever, humorous adaptation of "Frozen." The film was awarded an Honorable Mention and earned t...

Presenting (Try To) Be A Clown, directed by 12th Grader Ethan G. A delightful animated musical, the music video is part of a series called the Chef Clown Man...

Presenting Zombie Day, directed by 4th Grader Logan H. A familiar, suburban scene turns dark when a race transforms into a terrifying tragedy. The film was h...

Directed by 3rd Grader Nevada D., this chilling, scary film focuses on a creepy house with a creepy kid who looks like he's about to get into some trouble......

Directed by 3rd Grader Olivia G., this action adventure features LEGO friends enjoying a relaxing day in the sun when a delicious disaster happens...The film...

Premiering the Week of August 24-28

Back to School Film Festival

NEW! Extended Deadline
Submissions Due August 21, 2020

All K-12 students are welcome to participate in our first Back to School Film Festival! We are accepting film submissions in all genres and subject matter (of course, keep it family friendly. Films deemed inappropriate by the selection committee will not be accepted).

THERE ARE A FEW SIMPLE RULES:

• This is a short film festival. Your final video should be between 30 seconds–3 minutes.

• You may record your films on any device (from a cell phone to a professional camera). However, if you are using a cell phone, ROTATE IT HORIZONTALLY in landscape mode. See example.

• Your films are due no later than Friday, August 21.

• You may submit up to 3 films.

• Complete this form in its entirety - email submissions will not be accepted.

WHY YOU SHOULD PARTICIPATE IN THE FILM FESTIVAL:

• Your film will be featured in a special web series, showcased on both Walden's Facebook and Youtube pages

• The official collection of films will be prominently featured on our website

• Your friends, family, and entire Walden community will love the videos and be really proud of you

• It looks great on a resume

• You will automatically be entered into a chance to win a $50-$100 Amazon Gift card!

We look forward to receiving your film submissions. The film festival will premiere during the week of August 24-28. Now go forth and create cinematic masterpieces!