Description
The Apex Arts Magnet Program is excited to present the annual county-wide Anne Arundel Student Film & Digital Media Festival. By showcasing student films and digital media works, we celebrate creativity and technical skill in our community while encouraging learning and growth in the industry. Students in grades 6–12 who reside in Anne Arundel County are invited to submit their original works.
Students from grades 6-12 who reside in Anne Arundel County will be invited to submit works in the following categories:
Poster Contest: Submissions due by midnight on December 4th, 2026
Festival Submissions: Submissions will be accepted November 30th-January 29th
Festival Categories: Middle School
Digital Media- Digital Photography, Digital Painting, Character Design, Graphic Design
Film- Fiction, Non-Fiction, Short Film (45 sec-5 minutes), Long Form (5-10 minutes)
Animation- GIF, Short Video (under 1 minute), Sequence (stop motion, frame by frame, rotoscoping)
Comic Art- Comic Strips, Comic Books, Storyboards, Webcomics, selections from Graphic Novels
Festival Categories: High School
Film: Fiction: Live Action Narrative, Scripted
Film: Non-Fiction: Documentary, Promotional
Experimental Film: Music video, abstract film, montage
Animation: GIF, video (under 10 minutes), sequence (stop motion, frame by frame, rotoscoping)
Digital Media: Digital Photography, Digital Painting, Character Design, Graphic Design
Comic Art: Comic Strips, Comic Books, Storyboards, Webcomics, selections from Graphic Novels
A panel of independent judges will evaluate all entries. Selected works from each category will be showcased at the Festival, culminating in an awards presentation. The Festival will take place on March 19th at Studio 39 in Annapolis.
We invite students of all experience levels to submit their work for consideration. Please see the attached information packet and flyers. Submissions are accepted on our website. Please post and share this opportunity with anyone who may be interested.
Interested in being involved in the Festival? Sign up to be part of the Festival Committee.
Please reach out to apexarts@aacps.org with any questions.
Jennifer Jerrell
Apex Arts Academic Specialist
Festival Co-Chair
Leo Hylan
Apex Arts Film & New Media Teacher
Festival Co-Chair Festival