Student Film Festivals

All families are invited to join us in the STEAM room for the 2026 Student Film Festival!  Submissions will be created by all 3rd-6th grade Technology and GATE students, but independent films created at home by students of any age are also welcome!  Direct your questions and submissions to the  Technology/GATE Coordinator, Ms. Jennifer: [email protected]
See you there!
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Upload your Spring 2026 submissions here:

Student Film Festival Submissions - Dropbox

You can also email the file to [email protected]
 
Submission Guidelines:
  • Movies should be created by students (parents or friends can help).
  • Movies should be under 5 minutes, ideally between 1 -2 minutes.
  • Movies must not include cursing, violence, dangerous things, hate, or bullying
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View the 2023 submissions here
Private gallery link:
https://jared.smugmug.com/Groups/PES-spring-2023/
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Here are some suggested apps to edit video:
VideoShop Andriod
Videoshop iPhone or iPad

FilmoraGo Andriod
FimoraGo iPhon or iPad

Stopmotion Apps
Stop Motion Studio
Lapse It Andriod
Lapse It iPhone or iPad

Make a normal video look like timelapse
Hyperlapse Andriod  
Hyperlapse iPhone or iPad
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When making videos think about the following:
  • Adding background music and sound effects makes for a more interesting movie.
  • Adding text, captions or title screens can add a lot to sharing your story.
  • Use fast motion, slow motion, or reverse footage to mix things up.
  • Adding a title and/or credits for recognition.
  • A movie can be made from narrating a collection of still images.
  • There are all different types of short movies to be made. For example: interviewing someone interesting, interviewing a stuffed animal, creating a documentary about a pet, sharing a special day or vacation, shooting video of something interesting or scenic (pretty), mounting a camera on your dog, get creative!
Film options:
  • Animated - drawings only
  • Stop Motion - photographs for movement
  • Live Action - people moving and talking
  • Documentary - telling true stories, with recreations
  • Moc-umentary- fake stories meant to be real
  • Mixed media- any mixture of above list
  • Music video- action aligning with a song
  • Educational- teach people something new
  • Fiction - made up stories
  • Non-Fiction - real true stories
  • PSA - promote a cause you care about
  • Poetic - illustrate a poem
  • Themes- Action, Adventure, Travel, Comedy, Drama, Music, Dance, Nature
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All students and families are welcome to attend.
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Blue/Green Screen Effects
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Stop Motion Set -- Action!