AFI ScreenNation Inaugural Filmmaking Challenge

Submissions for AFI ScreenNation’s 1st Challenge, Hometown Claim to Fame are being accepted now through June 30th, winner announced July 15th. Young filmmakers age 13-18 are challenged to produce a documentary about what is special, historic or noteworthy about their hometown. Videos must be 3-5 minutes in length and have interviews with at least 3 people.

Winning video entry will receive a Sony DCR-SR45 ~HDD Handycam Camcorder w/ 30 GB Hard Disk Drive and Tripod. Challenge info and rules.


Production tips and tricks including how to shoot an interview can be found in the

AFI ScreenNation LEARN section.