The Film Lounge: Student Challenge

Know any students who like to make videos? This could be their big break.  


Encourage Iowa students in grades 7-12 to submit a short original film to “The Film Lounge: Student Challenge,” an educational spinoff of “The Film Lounge” television series that Iowa Public Television co-produces with Produce Iowa and the Iowa Arts Council to showcase Iowa filmmakers and their work.  ​

Students can submit 1- to 5-minute films in any genre, including documentaries, animations and music videos. Selected young filmmakers will receive statewide recognition and an invitation to join The Film Lounge Academy, complete with a red-carpet screening plus a filmmaking workshop with industry pros and job-shadowing opportunities at IPTV. And by all means, please spread the word. Help us discover the next big star right here in Iowa.

Entries are due Jan. 15. Find all the details at thefilmlounge.org.