Get ready to embark on a cinematic journey!

Unleash Your Creativity, Build Connections, Win Cash Prizes, Showcase Your Work!

Show off your filmmaking skills.

Network with fellow filmmakers.

Win cash prizes!

Gain exposure for your work.

Let your creativity flourish and be rewarded for transforming your cinematic vision into reality!

Let your creativity flourish and maybe even win a few bucks – transform your cinematic vision into reality and it just might happen!

It’s time to unleash your creative spirit and showcase your filmmaking prowess at Southeastern’s inaugural Take Your Shot Student Film Festival – an exhilarating opportunity open to all students!

Calling all undergraduates and graduates from diverse disciplines! Whether you’re a budding filmmaker, a passionate storyteller, or simply someone with a camera and a vision, this festival is your canvas to bring your ideas to life.

This festival isn’t just about making films; it’s about expressing yourself, pushing boundaries, and creating stories that resonate. Regardless of your major or skill level, Take Your Shot welcomes you to embrace the art of storytelling through the lens of a camera.

Whether you’re drawn to the laughter of comedy, the thrills of horror, the intensity of action, the boundless creativity of experimental films, or the enchantment of animation, Take Your Shot celebrates and embraces all genres!

Ignite that creative spark with the promise of extra cash!

$100 for the first-place masterpiece

$75 for the captivating runner-up

$50 for the compelling third-place creation

Don't miss your chance to make cinematic history (at Southeastern, at least)!
Take your shot and submit your masterpiece!

Open to All Students:

Undergraduates and graduates, this is your chance to shine!

Important Dates:

Registration Opens: March 4

Registration Closes: April 9

Theatrical Debut: April 25 @ Union Theatre

Stay tuned to this website and check regularly for the latest updates on entry rules and regulations.

Submit Your Film

Lights, Camera, Cash In: Your Shot at Cinematic Greatness Begins Here!

The Southeastern Channel
Sponsored by Southeastern Channel

Guidelines and Suggestions

Even if you use a smartphone – which actually can function as a pretty good camera – your movie will seem more “filmlike” within a horizontal frame. Since your eyes are “widescreen” (as is a regular TV), you can fit more of your story within the frame when you turn that phone sideways!Make it look like a movie - shoot horizontally!
How do you obtain the best reviews possible within a film festival that may have many entries? The best way is to be efficient with your images and ideas. In most cases, one page from a written screenplay is equal to approximately one minute of screen time. With that in mind, remember that working with a 5 – 10 page/minute script is usually ideal when planning your winning film fest entry.Short and Sweet (or scary, or stupid – it’s up to you)!
Storyboards, shot lists and actual written scripts help make sure that your final film stays close to your original creative vision. Without a pre-determined structure or plan, your production is vulnerable to all sorts of distractions and delays. Important documents such as scripts and storyboards can also insure that you don’t forget important shots and scenes.Download Storyboard TemplatesKnow Where You’re Going (before you begin)!