The Palm Beaches Student Showcase of Films

THE PALM BEACHES STUDENT SHOWCASE OF FILMS SEES RECORD NUMBER OF ENTRIES

Florida students set a new participation record in the 31st Annual Palm Beaches Student Showcase of Films, with 636 entries submitted from 95 high schools and colleges across the state. The milestone reflects growing engagement from emerging filmmakers and reinforces the program’s reputation as Florida’s largest statewide student film competition and live award show.

With submissions closed, the competition advances to the judging phase, where 47 industry pros from across the US will evaluate the entries. Including: Academy and Golden Globe nominated filmmaker Theodore Melfi, multi platinum recording artist and actor Vanilla Ice, digital art pioneer Laurence Gartel, executive producer and action actor Bruce J. Soscia Sr., award winning producer and educator Dr. Alicia Haywood, independent filmmaker Dominic Gianetti, producer and production manager EK Keratsis, and filmmaker Gilbert Khoury, along with other respected industry artists and leaders.

Finalists will be celebrated at the live awards ceremony on May 1, 2026, hosted by award-winning actor, writer and comedian, Frank Licari, honoring creative excellence while helping build Florida’s future film and media workforce.

For a full list of judges visit: pbfilm.com/judges-panel.