Oklahoma Students: Make a Short Film, Win a $250 Scholarship!
The Oklahoma Student Film Challenge, presented by Clean Shorts Film Festival, invites Oklahoma high school, Career Tech, home school, and college students to put their creativity on screen. Entry is free, and the winning film in each division will receive a $250 cash scholarship from the Charles Michael Blessington Foundation.
The challenge honors Charlie Blessington, a former student and beloved member of the Clean Shorts Film Festival family who passed away in December 2020. His love of film continues to inspire this opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of filmmakers.
Challenge Requirements
Teams will create an original short film incorporating a required genre, prop, and line of dialogue, revealed upon registration. Live action, animation, stop motion, and mixed media are welcome.
High School Division
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Open to students in grades 9–12 enrolled in high school, home school, or Career Tech.
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Films must be 2–5 minutes long.
College Division
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Open to post-secondary/adult students enrolled in college or Career Tech.
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Films must be 4–7 minutes long.
Important Dates
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Film Submission Deadline: January 31, 2027
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Clean Shorts Film Festival Screening and Awards: April 3, 2027
Finalist films will screen at Clean Shorts Film Festival on April 3, 2027, at Rodeo Cinema in the OKC Stockyards, where winners will be announced and scholarships awarded.
Registration
Only the Team Captain/Director needs to register and provide the teacher/sponsor’s name and email address. Registration prompts and submission instructions will be emailed to both.
Register Here: https://bit.ly/4hl2qXY
Please share the attached flier with students and encourage them to bring their stories to life!
