Share Your Film. Shape the Future. Submissions Now Open for the 2025 March On! Filmmaker Competitions We invite Student and Emerging filmmakers to showcase their short-form narratives and documentaries centered on civil rights movements, the Civil Rights Era, and social justice issues. Submissions Open: 2025 March On! Filmmaker Competitions Winning filmmakers will have their work screened at the 2025 March On Festival and receive cash prizes, production support, and exclusive networking opportunities.  Awards & Prizes: 4 Jury Awards ($1,000 cash prize + production/travel support) 4 Special Mentions ($500 cash prize + production support)All 12 Shortlisted Finalists will have their films publicly screened at the festival. All 12 Shortlisted Finalists will also receive two All-Access Festival passes Eligibility:  Students: Must be currently enrolled or have graduated within 6 months of the festival. Emerging Filmmakers: Must have made their first film no earlier than 2020. Theme: Films must focus on civil rights or social justice. Early Bird Deadline: Friday, March 28, 2025 Know a talented filmmaker whose work deserves to be seen? Share this opportunity with them and help amplify the stories that move the movement forward! Learn More |
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