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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.
This year’s event will take place on Monday, May 5th, at the Wilmette Theatre. At 7pm, the magic begins as we showcase selected films on the big screen. At 8pm, the awards ceremony where we honor selected filmmakers with Harris Awards in a variety of categories. Be sure to come dressed for the event!
After the event, the official selections will be available to stream on our YouTube channel.
Every student is welcome to submit an entry into the Film Festival. It could be a project made for a class or a personal project made on your own. If you’re up for the challenge, here’s what you need to know:
The deadline to enter films is Monday, April 14th. 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 should be no longer than 5 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!
- 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 for all films:
- The name of the video file you submit must be the title of your movie.
- 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. Johnson or Mr. Trovato
