Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
231
Days
June 1 2025
Application Deadline
No
Renewable
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Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Student Academy Awards

Description

The Student Academy Awards (SAA) recognizes and honors student filmmakers who demonstrate excellence in the creation of motion pictures. Films submitted by students enrolled in a degree-granting program at a U.S. college or university recognized by the SAA Executive Committee are eligible for the Domestic Film School Competition. Entries must be submitted online through the designated SAA submission portal. For the International Film School Competition, each CILECT member school is allowed to submit one film in each of the International categories: International Narrative, International Animation and International Documentary. No entry may be longer than 40 minutes including opening and closing credits. All entries submitted must be in English, subtitled in English, or dubbed in English. Approved formats include HD quality digital file, DCP, and film without a separate magnetic soundtrack.

Amount Details

$2,000
Low Amount Awarded
$5,000
High Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student or a graduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university, a four-year college or two-year college
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkBoth full-time and part-time students

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Entry In A Contest
  • Checkmark Other - Film submission
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Contact Shawn Guthrie
Student Academy Awards Senior Manager
saa@oscars.org
Tel: 310-247-3031 Address 8949 Wilshire Boulevard
Beverly Hills, CA 90212