Dallas Public Library seeks entries for Second Annual Teen Film Fest

Dallas Public Library seeks entries for Second Annual Teen Film Fest

Students are encouraged to submit their cell phone videos for the Dallas Public Library’s 2017 Teen Film Fest. This year’s theme is: “What was your most significant moment of 2016?”

Teens ages 14 to 18 may enter their two-to-five minute short films by Feb. 11, 2017. All films will be screened at the Central Library, 1515 Young St., on Feb. 25, 2017. First, second and third place winners will be announced and an honorable mention award will be presented for best film by a director under age 16.

sharethememoriespic“Young aspiring filmmakers often have limited opportunities to exhibit their films,” said Dallas Public Library Associate Austin Lloyd. “Filmmaking as an art form can be prohibitively expensive, but the cell phone format makes the festival accessible to less experienced filmmakers and has a low barrier to entry,” he said.

Last year’s contest drew 30 entries from across Dallas, and the winner was unexpectedly offered an internship by one of the film fest attendees who was impressed with her work.

To enter, students must post their videos on YouTube and send the link along with name, age, and high school to [email protected].

For complete contest rules email [email protected].

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