DECATUR, GA– The DeKalb County School District (DCSD), in partnership with the DeKalb Entertainment Commission, is hosting the 6th Annual DeKalb County Student Film Festival. The event will be held on March 26, 6:30 p.m., at the Porter Sanford III Performing Arts and Community Center, 3181 Rainbow Drive in Decatur.
The Student Film Festival will showcase 17 student films submitted by students from 10 DCSD high schools. Each film is up to three minutes long and requires the use of the prompt line, “I Didn’t See That Coming,” along with a deck of playing cards as a prop and the character name “Kai Miller.”
Films will be judged into one of two categories: Novice and Advanced. Winners will be announced that evening in the following categories: Best Overall, Best Editing, Best Acting, Best Sound Design, Best Wardrobe/Makeup, Best in Show, and Audience Choice.
A rred carpet area will be staged for students to enter the center, allowing for live shots, interviews, and pictures from 5:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The auditorium will open at 6:30 p.m. In addition to walking the red carpet, students and guests will have access to a social media lounge to record and snap pictures and complimentary popcorn. The event is free and open to the public.