Movie Makers

The Movie Makers competition allows students to showcase their creative skills by creating a short film on one of the competitive topics of the current academic season.

Key Dates

Registration Deadline - Thursday, January 28th, 2027

Video Submissions Due - Thursday, January 28th, 2027

Divisions

  • Elementary – Grades K-6
  • Middle Grades – Grades 7-9
  • High School – Grades 10-12

Guidelines

Required Submission Forms

Publication Consent Form (Signatures Required) - Found in the Movie Makers Competition Guidelines.

All entries must be sent electronically as outlines in the competition guidelines.

Any forms that require a signature must be scanned and emailed to Chris Hill.

More information can be obtained from our website or by contacting Chris Hill.

Cost

This event is now included in your annual membership dues, there is no additional fee once your school membership is paid.

Evaluation Process

Film submissions are scored by:

  • Strategic Problem Solving Trainers
  • Strategic Problem Solving Master Evaluators
  • Strategic Problem Solving Evaluators
  • Experienced Coaches

State Finals Awards

State Finals winners are announced during the Strategic Problem Solving Component Event awards, held on the Monday of the Governor’s Cup State Finals.

Deadlines

Use the link below to register. You must register and submit your film for evaluation by the deadline. Late submissions will not be accepted.  We will send you an email confirmation when we receive your video.

Registration Limitations

You may register multiple teams or individuals from the same school. To do this submit a separate registration for each individual or team from the same school.

QUESTIONS? Email Chris Hill