HEARTLAND STUDENT SHORTS
The Heartland Student Short category is open to Kansas and Missouri Middle and High School students (grades 6-12).
Students have the opportunity to won prizes/scholarships and meet professionals working in the film industry during the festival.
Submissions for students is free but an access code will be needed, email the festival at firstcityfilm@gmail.com for more information.
Submissions for the Heartland Student Short category need to be in by Feb. 29, 2024.
Submissions are accepted only through electronic submission via FilmFreeway.
Student filmmakers pose with local filmmaker Caleb Vetter (far left) and Ben Schatzel (far right) after the First City Student Short screenings and awards March 22, 2018. Vetter also served as a judge for the student films.