MIDDLE SCHOOL AWARDS

These accolades were awarded to finalists in the middle school division (grades 5 – 8).

BEST ANIMATION

ZOZOBRA VS. THE FIRE SPIRIT

Academy for Technology and the Classics Charter Middle School

BEST COMEDY

SAYING IT AIN’T SO 

Cottonwood Classical Preparatory School

BEST DOCUMENTARY

YOUNG WINGS OVER TAOS

True Kids 1

BEST DRAMA

BITS & PIECES

Explore Academy Charter Middle School

BEST SCI-FI/FANTASY

TIME KIDS

El Raton Media Works

BEST THRILLER

DAISY’S DOLLHOUSE

Roots and Wings Community School

EMERGING NATIVE FILMMAKER

MOONLIGHT

Taos Integrated School of the Arts Charter

FOUNDERS CIRCLE

THE HILLS

Academy for Technology and the Classics Charter Middle School

FOUNDERS CIRCLE

ILLUSIONS

Albuquerque School of Excellence

FOUNDERS CIRCLE

IS SOMEONE THERE?

Dugan-Tarango Middle School

AUDIENCE CHOICE (FESTIVAL)

COULROPHOBIA

Red Mountain Middle School

AUDIENCE CHOICE (VIRTUAL)

TIME KIDS

El Raton Media Works

AUDIENCE CHOICE POSTER

COULROPHOBIA

Red Mountain Middle School

GRAND PRIZE – JUDGES’ CHOICE

YOUNG WINGS OVER TAOS

True Kids 1

Learning Through the Magic of Making Movies

From storytelling to life skills, our program prepares students to be responsible, collaborative community members.

Cinematic Collaboration in the Classroom

It’s not just about making a movie, it’s about working together to make something amazing.

Stories Only Students Can Tell

Students have so much to say about their life and their heritage. Let it shine with Film Prize Junior!

JOIN THE FILMMAKING REVOLUTION!

To get started, educators of 5th – 12th grade students can register their school or community organization and introduce the program to aspiring student filmmakers! From there, the Film Prize Junior team keeps in touch with registrants throughout the filmmaking process to provide educators and their students with reminders, resources, and training every step of the way. No matter what education or resources are available at your school, Film Prize Junior will be there for guidance and support.

Tutorials with Film Prize Junior Mentors

Building the Perfect Story with Screenwriter and Playwright Colette Freedman
Building a Character Arc with Writer and Director Gregory Kallenberg
Writing Real Characters and Dialogue with Writer Paul Petersen
Break Down Your Script to Make a Film Schedule with Assistant Director Christine Chen

Finding the Gear You Need to Make Your Film (Plus DIY Tricks) with Director Rich Hansil

How to Organize Your Movie Files and Begin Your Edit with Film Editor JC Doler

Selecting the Right Music for Your Film with Composer Jay Weigel
Sound Mixing for Your Short Film with Post-Production Supervisor Chris Lyon