The 3rd Annual Bright Ideas Film Festival will provide a public showcase for student filmmakers, both high school, and college. Access to a public platform will encourage student filmmakers to continue to pursue their passion for film. All selected films will be screened in front of a live audience at the Somersville Towne Center in Antioch, CA.

**Update: We are now also taking submissions from all CA Bay Area Filmmakers. If you are a Filmmaker in the California Bay Area, you no longer need to be a student.***

Awards & Prizes

Awards will be presented in two categories, Family-Friendly Films and Mature Themed Films for Best Performance, Best Editing, Best Cinematography, Best Directing, and Best Screenplay at each respective level along with an Audience Choice Award.

Rules & Terms

All films must be produced exclusively by students unless you are a filmmaker in the CA Bay Area. Films may be no longer than 12 minutes and must have copyright privileges for all material used.

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  • Alyce Rogers

    Thank you so much for selecting my film for the festival and nominating my lead for best comedic performance. I look forward to submitting and hopefully attending in the future!

    August 2018
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  • Gabriella Sipe

    I'm so glad my team and I's work got to be included in this festival. They truly show an amazing variety of short films!

    August 2018
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  • W. Trent Welstead

    The organizer was incredibly friendly and helpful. There was consistent communication. I would highly recommend submitting to this festival!

    August 2018
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  • Nathan Tung

    Overall a great experience! It was great being able to see many different people's films and the people involved with the festival are super friendly. I am honored to be part of the film festival and hope to back in the future!

    August 2018
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  • Kyle Farscht

    I'm thankful to be part of Bright Ideas this year. They were excellent communicating with me as a filmmaker. They were in contact before and after the event and look to help promote young filmmakers.

    August 2018
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