Scholarship Value: $5,000
Awards Available: 12
Application Deadline: June 1, 2024
The Student Academy Awards (SAA) is a prestigious international competition for student filmmakers. Each year, film students from colleges and universities around the globe compete for awards and cash grants. Films are judged in the following categories:
– Animation
– Documentary
– Live Action Narrative
– Alternative/Experimental
Past winners of the Student Academy Awards have achieved remarkable success, with 15 Oscars and 67 Oscar nominations among them. Notable SAA alumni include Pete Docter, Robert Zemeckis, Patricia Riggen, Patricia Cardoso, and Spike Lee.
Previous Ceremony
The most recent Student Academy Awards Ceremony took place on Tuesday, October 24, at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills.
Entry Requirements
-Directors: The SAAs honor up to three credited directors per film. If your film has more than three directors, submit the names of the three primarily responsible for the project’s creative direction. Any credit discrepancies must be resolved before consideration.
– Submission Platform: Entry forms and films must be submitted digitally via FilmFreeway.com. Films can be uploaded directly or linked from Vimeo or YouTube (ensure privacy settings allow embedding).
– Faculty Advisor: Provide your faculty advisor’s name and email for verification purposes. Do not substitute your email.
– Single Category Submission: Each film must be submitted to one category only. Incorrect category submissions will be reassigned.
– Additional Formats for Semifinalists: Semifinalists must provide the following:
– An HD or UHD digital video file (best source available)
– A DCP (Digital Cinema Package)
– English closed captioning (required for all semifinalists)
– English subtitles (required for non-English content)
– English audio description file (if available)
– Disqualification: Failure to meet all entry requirements will result in disqualification.
Submission Process
– Automatic Qualification: Films meeting the automatic qualification criteria can be submitted directly by the student.
– Qualification by Waiver or Festival: Films not meeting automatic criteria must qualify through school waivers or film festival participation.
How to Apply
– Visit the Scholarship Application page on FilmFreeway.com to submit your entry.
By following these guidelines, you can ensure your submission is complete and competitive in the Student Academy Awards Scholarship competition. Good luck!