Sat, September 12
NextGen Media Summit & Film Competition
Bring a short film. Leave with a crew.
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- When: Saturday, September 12, 2026
- Time: 9:00am to 2:00pm ET
- Where: John Hope Community Center, 560 Larkin St SW, Atlanta, GA 30314
- Who: 9th through 12th graders
- Award: $1,000, sponsored by State Farm
High school filmmakers submit short films, then spend the day in hands-on rotations through camera, lighting and editing with people who shoot for a living. The films compete for a $1,000 award sponsored by State Farm.
You don't need your own gear. You need something you made and a willingness to be coached in front of other people.
Registration is handled by STEAM Sport Inc.
Presented by MBV Studios in partnership with STEAM Sport Inc.
The following Saturday
We're back at the same building on September 19 for Russell Rocks the Block, a free community celebration. Come find our booth.