Film Florida Student Film Challenge 2026: High School
As part of the 2026 Student Film Challenge, discover the creativity of Florida’s rising storytellers with this collection of films created by high school students from across the state. These projects capture fresh perspectives, bold ideas, and a passion for filmmaking at its earliest stages. From imaginative narratives to innovative experimental pieces, this category highlights emerging talent and offers a glimpse into the future voices of the film industry.
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Perceptions, I Thought I’d Follow
On a Florida spring break trip to the beach, a teenage girl reflects on a promise she once made at sunrise with her true friend. As growing up begins to pull them in different directions, she must confront whether the promises made in youth can survive change, loyalty, and the pressure of keeping...
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Double Crossed
Two best friends promise to be friends forever, but one of them breaks it. When they realize their mistake and apologize to the other girl, it is too late.
Credits:
Director: Tamia A Burton
Writers: Sarah K Houlihan and Tamia A Burton
Producers: Sarah K Houlihan and Tamia A Burton
Key Cast:
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A Step Behind
Caught between a broken promise and a "team" that only wants her for her house, Ashley has to decide where her loyalty truly lies. A step behind is a quiet, emotional look at the sting of being sidelined by friends and the importance of showing up for the people who actually value you.
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Slideshow
When a talkative teenager moves to the small town of Silent Beach, he must take part in their induction process in order to avoid execution.
Credits:
Directors: Jonas Warner and Matthew Hill
Writers: Jonas Warner and Matthew Hill
Producer: BA Todd
Producer: WolfPack Productions
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Lurking in The Everglades
Scarlet Farlen goes searching for answers after her friend mysteriously goes missing while researching the Skunk Ape. All that's left of her journey is the camera that was left behind, with a large footprint next to it.
Credits:
Director: Anastasia Allen
Writer: Anastasia Allen
Key Cast:
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The Florida Skunk Ape
When two friends go on an adventure to discover a Florida Legend- The Florida Skunk Ape
Credits:
Director: Jacob William Edling
Writer: Aubrey Jewel Johnson
Producers: Jacob William Edling and Aubrey Jewel JohnsonKey Cast:
Jacob William Edling
Aubrey Jewel Johnson
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The Smell in the Trees
During a lively family lunch, three generations of women gather around a table — grandmas, moms, and teenage girls — all talking over each other in the warm chaos of a Sunday meal. When teenager Lilli pulls out her notebook looking for a local Miami folklore story for a school project, she unknow...
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Whatever Happened to Ashley Scott?
A group of friends go searching for clues on the missing appearance of Journalist and Film Florida TV Host, Ashley Scott from 15-years ago.
Credits:
Directors: Julisa Ford and Mia Giraldo
Writer: Julisa Ford
Producer: Leonel Pavon
Key Cast:
Stevie White as Sean Scott
Corey Ceballos as Zayne
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PinkFlamingo
Provided Prompt: "Someone borrows a plastic lawn flamingo for a joke, and a chain reaction starts. Friends hide it, swap it, and accidentally start a full-on “flamingo heist” across yards or sidewalks."
Credits:
Directors: Anthony Ortiz and Julien Menendez -
Relic of the Coast
Clans compete to find the ultimate Florida souvenir
Credits:
Director: Dylan Mikael Germino
Writers: Dylan Mikael Germino and Daniel Castillo
Producers: Dylan Mikael Germino and Daniel Castillo
Key Cast:
Dylan Mikael Germino as Scavenger
Daniel Castillo as Narrator kid
Julius Ding Li as Quantu...
