FUTURE FILMMAKERS FORUM Sun Valley, Idaho – USA March 13 to 17, 2019 Upcoming Deadline November 9, 2018 Regular Deadline

In the Spotlight today is 7th Annual Future Filmmakers Forum (FFF), creating a unique experience for students to grow their confidence through film opportunities. The Future Filmmakers Forum is a hands-on educational program for students grades 7 through 12, that seeks to ignite creativity, encourage collaboration, deliver unique learning opportunities, and provide a platform for the voices of future storytellers. The Future Filmmakers Forum has three cash awards just for student made films: The Hot Shot, a jury prize awarded to the overall best student film, and comes with a $1,000 USD cash award; The Spirit of Gabriel award goes to the second place film along with a $300 cash award; and the best Idaho student short comes with a $500 cash prize. Student finalists may also be eligible for a travel and lodging scholarship to attend the festival. Forum alum Cecilia Glenn shares, “Winning an award at a festival gave me a great deal of confidence which inspired me to keep improving my skills as a filmmaker.” FFF provides the chance to learn from industry experts and special guest speakers of the Future Filmmakers Forum. Past guests have included, Peter Farrelly [Dumb & Dumber], Chace Crawford [Gossip Girl], and Jack Falahee [How to Get Away with Murder]. The Sun Valley Film Festival Future Filmmakers Forum event includes a student film screening, Q&A, special guest speakers, an awards ceremony, and a networking reception.

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MISSION & OBJECTIVE The Future Filmmakers Forum is a hands-on educational program for students grades 7 through 12, that seeks to ignite creativity, encourage collaboration, deliver unique learning opportunities, and provide a platform for the voices of future storytellers. MORE ABOUT THE FESTIVAL Students invited to the Forum will also receive all-access passes to the Sun Valley Film Festival including events, filmmaker’s lounge, panels, and film screenings. The Festival each year attracts reputable industry professionals and student filmmakers will have the opportunity to be introduced given Sun Valley’s intimate and accessible atmosphere. Variety attests, “The affluent resort town is also home to the Sun Valley Film Festival, one of the best-kept secrets among cineastes and those craving a deeper connection to the arts.” Students grade 7 through 12 are invited to submit for free – qualify your project or share this opportunity with a young filmmaker today!