Past Film Festivals
The Drexel Foundation’s Film Festival is held at the 1914 historic Rex Theater in Sept. each year. The evening is a showcase of the movies entered into Drexel Foundation’s “Film-Maker Competition…. for kids, by kids, and with kids in mind”. Additionally, the premiere of the movie created at the Drexel Crash Course is played preceding the entries and following the awards ceremony. There is no fee to enter this competition; however, late submissions after the deadline are accepted for a $20 fee. One does not need to be present to win! This competition is open to all ages, to everyone, from anywhere.
There are four (4) age categories, 4-11, 12-14, 15-19, and 20 & up, with 1st place winners in each category taking home $25 gift certificates. The best overall film wins a $100 cash; however, all participants still go home with a sack full of prizes. There are trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd for each age category. The films can be a longer narrative piece, a short, a photo slideshow, an animation, or a documentary. All entries must be rated PG, since this film festival theme is “For Kids, By Kids and with Kids in Mind”. We invite all ages to use their voice and make their video or a film; one they could share with their grandmother. We get a wide range of styles and topics each year, from a recycling documentary to a skit to a video about making a video. The videos can be submitted via YouTube link, MP4 or WMV file, or a DVD. Drexel Foundation Staff can help you if you need assistance with your submission format. The cost to attend the Film Festival is $5.00 for kids and $7.00 for adults. All filmmakers who enter a film for the competition get two free tickets for admission on the night of the event. Come see these great movies, walk on the red carpet with these artists, or simply view past entries on the Film Festival Videos menu at the top of the page.
Film Festival Flyer (click for more info)
Volante para Festival de Peliculas para Niños (Haga clic aquí para más información)
Film Festival Registration (click for more info)
Registracion para Festival de Peliculas para Niños (Haga clic aquí para más información)
Film Festival Hall of Fame 2006-2023 (click for more info)
Film Festival Entries Throughout the Years 2006-2019 (click for more info)
2023 Winners (click for more info)
2022 Winners (click for more info)
