Teen Film Festival

The Teen Advisory Board created the Teen Film Festival to provide aspiring teen filmmakers with a platform to showcase their talent and creativity. This event was designed to support young storytellers by giving them the opportunity to share their work with an audience while also receiving meaningful recognition for their efforts.

In addition to celebrating their films, the festival offers monetary gift card awards to help teens continue pursuing their filmmaking dreams. These funds can be used toward equipment, software, classes, or future creative projects, reinforcing the board’s commitment to investing in young artists.

2026 Award Categories

Best Overall – $200 Gift Card
Awarded to the film that demonstrates outstanding achievement in storytelling, creativity, and technical execution.

Best Storyline – $100 Gift Card
Recognizes the film with the most compelling and well-developed narrative.

Best Technical Elements – $100 Gift Card
Honors excellence in cinematography, editing, sound design, and overall production quality.

Teen Advisory Board Honorable Mention – Gift Basket of Goodies
Selected by the Teen Advisory Board to celebrate a film that stands out for originality, heart, or unique perspective.

The Teen Film Festival is a celebration of creativity, ambition, and the next generation of filmmakers.

2026 Film Fest Entries and Awards