The Eigth Annual Shortie Awards: Student Film and News Festival June 6, 2009

The Shortie Awards: Student Film and News Festival is a not-for-profit film festival that recognizes original digital media productions created by student filmmakers, ages 7-18, and their teachers. The Shortie Awards focuses on nurturing imagination and choice making in students. The family friendly festival will screen the finalists in the categories of Live Action, Animation, PSA, Documentary, and Daily Broadcast News Show. Age categories are 7-10, 11-14, 15-18 and K-12 Teacher Created. The winning entries will be announced at the festival. Come and watch local, national, and international award –wining student-made media.

The festival is free, but reservations are recommended. Email abaer@mhznetworks.org to make reservations.

Official Website: http://www.shortie.org