• Write a script, grab that camera, and find some actors—it’s time to enter your film in New Trier’s Greg Harris Film Festival.  Submission deadline for student films is Friday, April 12th (with the exception of Film Race submissions - see below). During the week of April 29th, we will screen the official selections on our YouTube channel, asking advisers to show them throughout the week.

• On Monday, May 6th, we will showcase the winning films at the Wilmette Theatre.  At 7pm, the magic begins as we screen selected films. At 8pm, the ceremony crowning selected filmmakers, who will be honored with Harris Awards in a variety of categories. Come dressed for the event!

  • The deadline to enter films is Friday, April 12th for general categories; the Film Race films are due April 8th (see below for details) CLICK HERE to fill out the form for your entry.
  • Any genre— music video, comedy, drama, thriller/suspense, horror, spoof, experimental, documentary, animation, movie trailer, commercial/PSA—is fair game
  • Films can range from 1-6 minutes; you may submit more than one movie
  • Remember that parents, siblings and faculty will be present—create a film for all audiences
  • Dress for the night—it’s a film festival—pull out those jackets and ties and gowns. Let’s do it in style! If you’re up for the challenge, this is what you need to know:
  • Not all films will be shown during the festival; a panel of judges will select films to be screened; all those who submit will be notified whether they have been selected

Technical Requirements:

• Each entry file should be named the same as the title of the movie.
• Each entry should have a 5 second “slate” (a simple black and white title card with the name of the project and those submitting it), followed by 2 seconds of black. This “slate” will not take the place of traditional titles or be shown at the fest, but is helpful in identifying the movie and the creators.
• Include 2 seconds of black at the end of your movie.
• Adjust your audio levels so that they peak at –6 db. This will prevent audio distortion.
• Stop by the Helpdesk if you have any questions or need technical assistance.
• If you have questions, contact  Mr. Trovato

Ready! Get Set! Film Race!

As a special genre, the film race will be open to all students who are up for a different challenge.

You will have from Friday April 12 to Monday April 15. —to make a short film (30 seconds to 4 minutes) that must include 2 secret elements (that will be revealed on the afternoon of Monday, April 8^th):

• a line of dialogue
• a specific object

The dialogue and object have to be somewhere in the film, though they do not have to play a major role in the plot or story.
Students can enter more than one film—for instance, a regularly shot film and a Film Race film.
All Film Race movies must be submitted no later than Monday, April 15 by 3:30 pm.