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BestFest America

  • The BestFest America Student Film Festival is produced by The Visual Arts Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization run by an all-volunteer staff. The Visual Art Foundation was formed to " mentor, train and inspire thousands of creative young filmmakers, providing a forum for their work to be seen and help to foster their storytelling craft."

  • Fast Facts

    1. 2008 is the 10th anniversary of the BestFest Film Festival
    2. Over $10,000 in prized for the 2008 festival
    3. Entries are only accepted in DVD (in U.S format)
    4. The festival is open to any high school or college/university student worldwide
    5. The Visual Arts Foundation, Inc was formed in 1986 as a non-profit 501c3 organization
    6. Largest student film festival in the United States

  • Eligibility

    1. Entrants must have been enrolled in an accredited high school, college, university or extension/night courses when their film was completed. Grad students enrolled in part-time, extension or night classes also qualify for consideration
    2. A teacher/instructor from the entrant's school sign must sign the entry form(s) certifying the entrants enrollment and that the entry(film) was completed during the enrollment period
    3. The entry form must be signed by the entrant to certify ownership of the entry and that releases for all music, all footage, talent and locations used have been obtained and that the entry meets BestFest's ratings
    4. If the entrant is under 18 years of age, a parent/guardian must sign the entry form(s).

  • 2008 BestFest Film Festival Quick Facts

    1. Festival dates: August 16-17, 2008
    2. Location: Garfield Theater, LaJolla, CA
    3. Tickets: Available at the box office during the days of the event
    4. Ticket Prices: $10 per screening session ($5 for students or teachers); $45 BestPass to all events and screenings ($20 for students or teachers)
    5. Opening Night Reception
    6. Filmmakers' Lounge
    7. Audience Choice Awards
    8. 7 award-winning College and High School Student Film Screening Sessions
    9. Closing Night Awards Program

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