South Florida PBS is searching for aspiring student filmmakers who have an interesting and thought-provoking story to tell! Five student filmmakers in Palm Beach County will be chosen to participate, with the ultimate goal of bringing their short film ideas to public television and the big screen. This program is made possible in part by the Rickel Foundation. There is no cost to enter or participate in this program. Submit your short film concept today!
Requirements:
Students must be a junior or sophomore at a Palm Beach County School
Students must commit to an 18-month film mentorship and production program
Stories must be original and should focus on addressing an area of concern for the community.
If chosen, each student filmmaker will:
Receive guidance and support from a successful filmmaker and a TV professional
Learn from the pros about what it takes to create a short film that makes an impact
Attend networking events with film professionals and storytellers from across South Florida
Bring their story idea to the big screen…and to the airwaves on South Florida PBS, reaching a potential audience of 6.3 million from the Keys to the Treasure Coast
Tips for submitting a successful proposal:
We are looking for stories that will spark dialogue or stories that will help residents address challenges in their communities. Both narrative and documentary film proposals will be accepted. Expected total run time of the finished film will be approx. 5-10 minutes. Entries will be selected by a jury of television professionals and filmmakers who have created significant works focused on issues facing the South Florida community.
South Florida PBS is searching for aspiring student filmmakers who have an interesting and thought-provoking story to tell! Five student filmmakers in Palm Beach County will be chosen to participate, with the ultimate goal of bringing their short film ideas to public television and the big screen. This program is made possible in part by the Rickel Foundation. There is no cost to enter or participate in this program. Submit your short film concept today!
Requirements:
Students must be a junior or sophomore at a Palm Beach County School
Students must commit to an 18-month film mentorship and production program
Stories must be original and should focus on addressing an area of concern for the community.
If chosen, each student filmmaker will:
Receive guidance and support from a successful filmmaker and a TV professional
Learn from the pros about what it takes to create a short film that makes an impact
Attend networking events with film professionals and storytellers from across South Florida
Bring their story idea to the big screen…and to the airwaves on South Florida PBS, reaching a potential audience of 6.3 million from the Keys to the Treasure Coast
Tips for submitting a successful proposal:
We are looking for stories that will spark dialogue or stories that will help residents address challenges in their communities. Both narrative and documentary film proposals will be accepted. Expected total run time of the finished film will be approx. 5-10 minutes. Entries will be selected by a jury of television professionals and filmmakers who have created significant works focused on issues facing the South Florida community.
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