The 2025 MCPSS Film Festival will offer the following categories:
-Animation: an original video composed of motion graphics, stop-motion animation, or illustrations
-Commercial: a short video that promotes an existing or fictional product, organization, concept, cause, or perspective
-Documentary: an original program that provides the audience with insight into non-fictional events and/or people
-Music/Performing Arts: a video that tells an original story through an original dance, vocal, or instrumental performance
-Newscast: an original, non-fiction school news broadcast featuring multiple segments (anchors, weather, sports, etc.)
-Short Film (Grades 3-12 and Teacer Only): an original, fictional video that tells an engaging story.
-How to... (Grades K-2 Only): video intended to help the audience learn a new skill, complete a project, or perform a specific task
If there is confusion on which category a particular film should be submitted, please reach out to Joseph Sikes (jsikes@mcpss.com)