Hart District Film Festival 2027
For Students, by students.

The Hart District Film Festival is a completely student-run, completely free event that celebrates the creativity and talent of young filmmakers. Now in its fourth year, the festival has quickly grown into a showcase of the best student films in the Hart district and beyond.

This year, we encourage submissions from students across Los Angeles County. Whether you’re an experienced filmmaker or just starting out, this is your chance to share your vision with a live audience.

The festival will take place at 27801 North Dickason Dr. Valencia, CA 91355 running from 7 to 9.

If you have any questions on how to submit, email the event organizer.

Awards & Prizes

The Hart District Film Festival celebrates excellence in student filmmaking with a variety of awards. All films submitted are automatically considered for the following categories:

Best Music Video
Best Writing
Best Performance
Best Comedy
Best Drama
Best Cinematography
Best Picture

Award winners receive recognition on stage at the festival, with trophies and certificates to honor their achievement.

Rules & Terms

Content Standards

1. Films must be school-appropriate. No excessive swearing, drug use, or inappropriate themes.

2. Eligibility

Films must have been created within the last year. Submissions must be made by students only. Students MUST be located within California and/or able to attend the festival. All films MUST be created in 7-12th grade. We also accept films by graduated seniors who made their film the year before. We will NOT accept any films submitted past the late deadline.

3. Length

Preferred maximum length: 10 minutes. Absolute maximum: 13 minutes.

4. Submission Materials

Along with your film, you should include behind-the-scenes photos or video from your production attached to your film submission. By submitting, you give the festival permission to use this content for an intro video montage that will play at the beginning of the event. We recommend including a poster with your submission.

5. Respect the Festival

Any film not following the above rules may be disqualified.

The Hart District Film Festival team reserves the right to make final decisions on eligibility.