WINNERS ANNOUNCED! VIEW ALL FINALISTS

WATCH THE MAY 22 FESTIVAL

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 30

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

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

Thanks to our 2021 Sponsors

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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 each year.