

Student Film Awards
The Student Film Awards is a celebration of the visual arts that students in the Rio Grande Valley can participate in. In an effort to promote opportunities for students, the MACA hosts the annual Student Film Awards that takes place in Harlingen, Texas. SFA is a student film competition accepting films in many different categories. Each year, these students compete for individual category awards and a chance to receive the final prize as the overall winner.
Student Film Awards
Rules and Guidelines
All films must be approved by sponsor/administration prior to submission. Sponsors shall eliminate or reject profane references to a deity and obscene language, actions or scenes from the entry. The teacher of the producing school shall assure that this entry complies with these requirements and that the entry does not offend the moral standards of the community. When the film is examined and approved by the teacher of the producing school, the film is eligible for screening. I certify that all necessary permission and/or licensing has been obtained from the owner of any and all rights, including copyright, of all music performed and images used in this film by this school. I also understand that the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District is not responsible for obtaining any necessary permission or licensing of the music performed or images used by the school.
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There is NO FEE to submit entries.
All films must be between 1:00-7:00 minutes. Nothing less than a minute or more than 7:00 minutes will be allowed.
NO Copyrighted music will be allowed. ONLY in the music video category. Student/Sponsor certify that all necessary permission and/or licensing has been obtained from the owner of any and all rights, including copyright, of all music performed and images used in this film by this school.
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No limit on submissions.
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You are required to submit the URL link to an online version of your film on an external link site that will be active and working. If this link requires the use of login information to access the film, please provide the password or other information.
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I also understand that the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District is not responsible for obtaining any necessary permission or licensing of the music performed or images used by the school.
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If you have any questions please don't hesitate to call 956-427-3496 or email me at patricia.guajardo@hcisd.org. Looking forward to seeing your students participate in our Student Films Awards.
Categories
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​News Package
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Music Video
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Comedy
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Action
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Drama
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Sports
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Highlight
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Educational
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Documentary
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Stop Motion
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Digital Animation
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Cinematography
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Best Actress
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Best Actor
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Best Editor
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Best Director
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Overall
Limited to school districts in
Starr, Hidalgo, Willacy, and Cameron counties only.
Submission
A link of the nominees will be emailed to the participating schools. The MACA will be showcasing the SFA ceremony through a live feed on YouTube.
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Submissions for the 14th Annual Student Film Awards is OPEN and will close on Month Day, 2025.
14th Annual SFA Ceremony: Day, Month Day, 2024 at TIME p.m. located at the HCISD Administration Annex Auditorium
310 N. 13 Street, Harlingen, TX 78550
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To submit your form to join this years SFA's, email patricia.guajardo@hcisd.org