What is the Luminescence Festival? 

Palo Alto Teen Arts Council's annual by-teens-for-teens short film festival, highlighting and celebrating teen filmmakers from the greater SF Bay Area.

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Who can enter? 

Teens located in the SF Bay Area, age 12 through high school. One short film per person or writing team. (Feature-length films are not accepted.)

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What is the deadline to enter? 

March 15

Any submissions received after the deadline may be considered for late entry, but will otherwise be rolled over for consideration next year.

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When is the Festival?  

Selected films will be screened at the annual Luminescence Film Festival, April 11 from 7 - 9 p.m. at Palo Alto Children's Theatre (1305 Middlefield). Join us at this free teen event for screenings and announcements of the Festival's Award Winners!