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SUBMISSIONS CLOSING SOON FOR THE 29th ANNUAL PALM BEACHES STUDENT SHOWCASE OF FILMS

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Saluting Florida's Future Filmmakers

 

SUBMISSIONS CLOSING SOON FOR THE 29^th ANNUAL PALM BEACHES STUDENT SHOWCASE OF FILMS

Florida's Largest Student Film Competition and Award Show

 

PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL (January 25, 2024) – Hurry, hurry!  Calling all directors, producers, writers, graphic artists, designers, and digital media artists. Get ready for another world-class film competition where the best of Florida’s up and coming generation of filmmakers and artists will soon be discovered.

For currently enrolled students in any high school or college in Florida, time is running out to get those entries in.  The deadline for submissions to the 29th Annual Palm Beaches Student Showcase of Films (SSOF) is Monday, February 5, 2024.

Students now have the chance to win even more money, with increased funding from $24,000 to $28,000 in cash and prizes, thanks to some of our generous sponsors.   

The SSOF is Florida's largest student film competition and award show, and an elite panel of judges will determine the next round of winners.  The two-step submission process requires uploading projects through FilmFreeway and completing the online application.  Please visit individual category requirements for more details.

“The SSOF is the foundation of The Palm Beach County Film & Television Commission’s education outreach initiative, and we actively engage with faculty and school administrators in guiding student participation. The competition continues to be a legacy-building community event and provides an extraordinary opportunity for Florida students as they begin their journey of becoming future industry professionals," says Michelle Hillery, Commissioner of the Palm Beach County Film & Television Commission.

Submission to the showcase is FREE!

In the following categories, finalists will be announced at the live awards show on Friday, April 26, 2024, at the Maltz Jupiter Theater.  The red carpet rolls out at 9:30 a.m. and the award show begins at 10:30 a.m.

• Burt Reynolds*
• College Feature/Short
• High School Feature/Short  
• Documentary**
• Music Video
• Animation**
• Environmental PSA
• Commercial PSA
• Screenwriting**
• Poster
• NEW: Palm Beach County Tourism PSA**
• NEW: Teacher Appreciation**

*As a tribute to the legacy of film legend Burt Reynolds, the SSOF will present to a Palm Beach County high school senior, The Burt Reynolds Scholarship Award, a $5,000 cash prize.  Mr. Reynolds was a Palm Beach County icon, longtime supporter, and frequent presenter at the SSOF.  Runners-up in this selection process will have a chance to win one of these prizes: The $1,000 Sara Fuller Scholarship, $1,000 Mel Maron Scholarship, and NEW this year, $1,000 Gray Family Scholarship and $1,000 Dr. B. Carleton Bryant Scholarship.

**NEW: Animation Award now sponsored by Five Peaks Animation increased from $1,000 to $3,000, the Suzanne Niedland Documentary Award increased from $1,000 to $2,000, and the Nellie & Fred Chasin Screenwriting Award increased to $650.  Additional new sponsors this year include Poster sponsor, Laurence Gartel, and Palm Beach County Tourism PSA sponsor, Discover The Palm Beaches.  Students, don’t forget to nominate your favorite instructor for the first inaugural Teacher Appreciation Award!

Submit your entries today – share your talents and prepare to step into the spotlight!  For more information, please visit pbfilm.com/SSOF. 

 

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