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EDUCATION CORNER: WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT THE 3OTH SSOF

The Palm Beaches Student Showcase of Films welcomed a full house of over 650 students, teachers, and state dignitaries on April 25 at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre. Florida’s largest student film competition celebrated its milestone 30th year with pearl-inspired theme, featuring a dazzling white-carpet preshow and inspiring live awards ceremony.

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Local news outlets and other media captured interviews and behind-the-scenes moments with student filmmakers. Frank Licari, host of the 3X Emmy-nominated PBS series On The Town in The Palm Beaches, opened the show with a tribute to past finalists, highlighting “Where They Are Now.”

A total of 85 schools from across the state submitted a record-breaking 617 entries, judged by 54 industry professionals from around the world. Nineteen awards and over $30,000 in scholarships and prizes were presented. Highlights included the Burt Reynolds Scholarship, the first-ever Legacy Award to County Administrator Verdenia Baker, and appearances by Vanilla Ice, DJ Newmark, Kitty Lundan, Jevon White and Oscar-nominated producer Chad Renfro.

For the full list of winners and event photos, visit pbfilm.com/press-releases. For updates on the 2026 Student Showcase of Films, stay connected by following @StudentShowcaseOfFilms on Facebook and @StudentFilmsFL on Instagram and X.