Teens in grades 7-12, or ages 12-18, are invited to submit original films between two and 15 minutes in length and fall within the following three categories: live action, animation/experimental and music video. The deadline for submissions is May 26. The Santa Monica Teen Film Festival will be held on June 16-17. Entry forms and submission guidelines are available online at www.smteenfilm.org or at the following locations: The Virginia Avenue Park Teen Center, 2200 Virginia Ave. and the Santa Monica Main Library Youth Reference Desk, 601 Santa Monica Blvd. 310.458.8634.
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