The Gwinnett Library presents: the 2025 Student Film Festival–your chance to support local student filmmakers in middle school, high school, and beyond! A total of 35 amazing short films will be screened at the Snellville branch. Learn about local schools and film organizations at our partner tables, join a discussion panel with this year’s judges, and hear the student directors discuss their experiences making films. The night will conclude with the presentation of awards, including best picture, beginning at 8:00 pm. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet these upcoming directors!

This event is open to all ages, but the content of some film categories may not be appropriate for children under the age of 13.

Library Resources for Filmmakers at Gwinnett Library

The Gwinnett County Public Library has Learning Labs with many free resources to help filmmakers of all ages, including cameras, green screens, iMac stations with access to editing software, studio lights, and much more. Access to our Learning Labs is free with a library card. Out-of-county patrons can purchase a full-access library card for $40 a year. 

Learning Lab Specialists are staff members who are available to help you learn with one-on-one sessions! Book-a-Librarian or book an appointment to use the labs at https://www.gwinnettpl.org/learninglabs.

Important Dates

  • November 1, 2024: Submissions open.
  • Sunday, January 19, 2025: Submissions close.
  • Saturday, March 29, 2025: 
    • The festival and Awards will be held at the Snellville branch library, 2245 Wisteria Drive, Snellville, GA 30078-3226.
    • Film screening begins at 5 pm
    • Awards begin at 8 pm

Award Categories

  • Best Picture (Overall)*

Higher Education – College, University, and Post-Grad level.

  • Best Picture*
  • Best Actor/Actress

High School – 9th through 12th grade

  • Best Picture*
  • Best Actor/Actress

Middle School – 6th through 8th grade

  • Best Picture*
  • Best Actor/Actress

*Prizes awarded

**Other awards may be determined based on the number and genre of films submitted this year. 

Have a question? Send us an email at learninglabs@gwinnettpl.org.