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The California Student Media Festival seeks to transform K12 student learning, recognizing creativity and student agency through the cultivation and celebration of original work in a medium that is collaboratively or individually crafted, striving for an equitable environment for all.
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​​FREE to Enter
FREE to Attend

Entry Window: 
February 6 - April 23

Finalists Announced:
May 7

Festival:
Saturday,
​May 22, 2021
2-4:00pm

Venue:
​Online!
2021 PRIZES:
  • Grand Prize, Academic - Secondary ($750)
  • Grand Prize, Academic - Elementary ($750)
  • Grand Prize, Artistic - Secondary ($750)
  • Grand Prize, Artistic - Elementary ($750)
  • Special Award - Media & Information Literacy - Elementary (NBC Universal prize)
  • Special Award - Media & Information Literacy - Secondary (NBC Universal prize)
  • Special Award - Global Awareness ($750)
  • Special Award - California State Park Adventures - Environmental Stewardship - Elementary ($750)*
  • Special Award - California State Park Adventures - Environmental Stewardship - Secondary​ ($750)*
* If you plan to film in a California State Park, please contact your local representative for permitting purposes. 

Sponsors

Jointly Produced by:

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The California Student Media Festival is made possible each year by the support of generous sponsors. 
Interested in being a festival sponsor? Contact us via email, or download our sponsor prospectus before January 31, 2021.