Film Prize Junior New Mexico

Film Prize Junior New Mexico A revolution in student filmmaking.
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Every story deserves to be told. Every student deserves to tell it.Film Prize Junior New Mexico gives K-12 students acro...
06/18/2026

Every story deserves to be told. Every student deserves to tell it.

Film Prize Junior New Mexico gives K-12 students across the state the tools, the training, and the stage to create real short films — and screen them at a real festival.

Since 2021, we've supported over 5,000 students from more than 100 schools across 27 counties. From Albuquerque to Peñasco. From urban classrooms to rural communities that have built robust film programs from the ground up.

This is what happens when young people are handed a camera and told: your story matters.

🎬 Learn more at filmprizejr.com/newmexico

We are still cheering for our incredible community after hitting a record high of 206 student short films from 100 schoo...
06/10/2026

We are still cheering for our incredible community after hitting a record high of 206 student short films from 100 schools across New Mexico this past cycle! To our Teacher Producers: you guided these 5th-12th graders from a blank page to the big screen, helping them see that their voices truly matter. Thank you for making this our biggest year yet! 🎬✨

What was your absolute favorite memory from this record-breaking festival season? Drop it in the comments below! 👇

Our commitment to Indigenous representation doesn't end when the festival does. We are continuing to work with partners ...
05/21/2026

Our commitment to Indigenous representation doesn't end when the festival does.

We are continuing to work with partners like Native Stars Studios to ensure Native students have the tools to tell their own stories on their own land.

Keep dreaming, keep writing, and keep reclaiming the narrative.

That’s a wrap on the 2025-2026 festival season! 🎬✨To the thousands of students who participated: keep filming, keep writ...
05/19/2026

That’s a wrap on the 2025-2026 festival season! 🎬✨

To the thousands of students who participated: keep filming, keep writing, and keep dreaming. Your stories are the future of New Mexico.

We’ll see you back in the portal for 2026-2027! 🌅

As the season winds down, we want to hear from you! How did Film Prize Junior impact your students' Social Emotional Lea...
05/15/2026

As the season winds down, we want to hear from you!

How did Film Prize Junior impact your students' Social Emotional Learning or Cultural Engagement this year?

Your stories help us continue to champion access and equity for every school in New Mexico.

It’s never too early to start building your team for 2027! To our current seniors: pass the torch! Share your experience...
05/13/2026

It’s never too early to start building your team for 2027! To our current seniors: pass the torch!

Share your experiences with the incoming 5th–11th graders. Who in your school has a story that needs to be told?

Tag a future filmmaker who should join us next year!

A filmmaker’s journey never truly ends. Now is a great time to log back into the portal and review the feedback from you...
05/06/2026

A filmmaker’s journey never truly ends. Now is a great time to log back into the portal and review the feedback from your project proposals and final cuts.

Use those insights to sharpen your craft for your next production. Every critique is a stepping stone to greatness!

Film Prize Junior New Mexico is more than a festival—it’s a bridge to the future. Whether you’re interested in cinematog...
05/04/2026

Film Prize Junior New Mexico is more than a festival—it’s a bridge to the future. Whether you’re interested in cinematography, screenwriting, or project management, the work you did this year counts toward your professional journey.

Many of our students are now looking at Dual Credit and film programs at IAIA and beyond!

The lights have dimmed in the theater, but the spark of creativity is still burning bright! We are still buzzing from th...
04/30/2026

The lights have dimmed in the theater, but the spark of creativity is still burning bright!

We are still buzzing from the energy of the 2026 festival. Watching your stories unfold on the big screen reminded us why we do this.

What was your favorite moment from the festival weekend? Let us know in the comments!

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