The Santa Monica Teen Film Festival is for FILMMAKERS AGE 13-18 ONLY! Proof of age is required to be considered.
The Santa Monica International Teen Film Festival's purpose is to showcase and provide an outlet for the creative talents of teen filmmakers, as well as encourage youth to use the art of filmmaking as a form of creative expression and commentary on the world in which they live. Although the festival is open to films by teens from around the globe, the public screenings take place in Santa Monica. You do not need to be present at screenings to win an award.
Best Overall Film
Prize: $40,000 tuition scholarship to Studio School will be awarded to the winner of the Best Overall Film. Recipient must be a rising senior or a recent grad. Students going into their junior year or younger will receive a full tuition 3 week summer camp scholarship to Studio Institute Camps valued at $3,000.
Best Live Action
Best Documentary
Best Animation
Best Experimental
Best Public Service Announcement (PSA)
Best Music/Dance
Santa Monica Next Gen Award
This category is for Young Filmmakers who live, work or go to school in the City of Santa Monica.
Sustainability Award
Joseph Campbell Story Award