The Palm Beaches Student Showcase of Films is the largest statewide film competition and award show for Florida student filmmakers, graphic designers and digital media artists. The juried competition recognizes outstanding high school and college students by presenting more than $20,000 in scholarships and awards in the following categories: Documentary, Music Video, College & High School Feature/Shorts, Animation, Commercial PSA, Environmental PSA, Screenwriting and Poster Design. Honoring the late acting and directing legend, Burt Reynolds, the SSOF will continue to endow a scholarship bearing his name, memorializing his legacy as a staunch advocate for education.
Each year, the submitted films are judged by top industry professionals from around the globe and competition finalists are honored at a sizzling live awards show in the Spring.
Student filmmakers who are unable to attend the awards show will be asked to create an award acceptance video to be shown at the event.
*FilmFreeway is only part of the submission process. You must also visit the Palm Beach County Film & Television Commission website to submit your APPLICATION and PROOF of Florida student status.
FOR FLORIDA STUDENTS ONLY!
For full details on the awards, prizes, rules & terms, and application process please visit www.pbfilm.com/ssof.
College Feature/Short Film Award
Open to Florida College students.
First Place $2000, Second Place $1500, Third Place $1250.
Films must be 30 minutes or less. Funds will be awarded to the submitting school.
High School Feature/Short Film Award
Open to Florida High School Students.
First Place $1500, Second Place $1000, Third Place $750.
Films must be 30 minutes or less. Funds will be awarded to the submitting school.
Burt Reynolds Scholarship
Open to Palm Beach County, Florida High School Seniors Only.
$5000 Award.
Funds will be awarded in the student's name.
Sara Fuller Scholarship
Awarded to the runner-up in the Burt Reynolds Scholarship category.
$1000 Award.
Funds will be awarded in the student's name.
Mel Maron Scholarship
Awarded to the runner-up in the Burt Reynolds Scholarship category.
$1000 Award.
Funds will be awarded in the student's name.
Documentary Award
Open to Florida High School and Florida College Students.
$1000 Award.
Films must be 5 to 25 minutes. Funds will be awarded to the submitting student.
Music Video Award
Open to Florida High School and Florida College Students.
$1000 Award.
Videos must be 5 minutes or less. Funds will be awarded to the submitting school.
Animation Award
Open to Florida High School and Florida College Students.
$1000 Award.
Films must be 30 minutes or less. Funds will be awarded to the submitting school.
Environmental PSA Award
Open to Florida High School and Florida College Students.
$1000 Award.
Videos must be 30 or 60 seconds or less. Funds will be awarded to the submitting.
Commercial PSA Award
Open to Florida High School and Florida College Students.
$1000 Award.
Videos must be 30 or 60 seconds or less. Funds will be awarded to the submitting school.
Screenwriting Award
Open to Florida High School and Florida College Students.
$500 Award.
All work must be original. Adaptations are not permissible. Submissions must be a screenplay of 5 - 20 pages; in any genre. Funds will be awarded in the student's name.
Poster Design Award
Open to Florida High School and Florida College Students
$1000 Award.
Funds will be awarded in the artist's name.
Poster design entries CANNOT be submitted through FilmFreeway. Please visit www.pbfilm.com/studentshowcaseoffilms for information on how to submit in this category.
