Zoom International Student Film Festival has proudly been hosted by Earl Haig Secondary School students and the students of Claude Watson Film Arts in Toronto for 28 years. Since its launch in 1996, the festival has provided students with opportunities to showcase their work on an international scale. The festival will take place live on Thursday, April 25th @ 7PM (Toronto, Canada time). Shortlisted films will also premiere on YouTube, alongside a live presentation in which film and television industry professionals will award the winners. You can view the 25th, 26th and 27th Zoom International Student Film Festival full reels of "shortlisted" films at YouTube Film Arts @ Earl Haig.
The Zoom International Student Film Festival recognizes excellence in filmmaking at the high school level. Submissions to the following genres will be accepted:
Drama
Comedy
SciFi
Suspense
Animation
Experimental
Music Video
Documentary
Awards and accolades will be given to the standout filmmakers at the discretion of the judging panel, made up of five industry professionals. The following categories will be awarded:
Best Animation
Best Cinematography
Best Director
Best Editing
Best Picture
Most Promising Junior Filmmaker
Most Promising Senior Filmmaker
Best Screenplay
Best Sound Editing
Best International Film
Audience Choice