2025 YOUNG FILMMAKERS STORY CONFERENCE

Students from across the state are invited to join professional filmmakers for a special S.C. YOUNG FILMMAKERS PROJECT event on Friday, Oct. 17, at the AFROSOUTH FILM FESTIVAL at the Meeting Street Visitors Center in Charleston. The program is part of AfroSouth’s Kreative Kitchen, a day long series of programming for young artists and entrepreneurs

Participants will have the opportunity to pitch their short film ideas to a panel for feedback. These could be stories for this year’s S.C. Young Filmmakers Project, or any project they’re working on or thinking about.

Students will view samples and receive pointers on how to best “pitch” their concept, including presenting their story, their main characters, their style, and how they’ll technically execute it. Staff was also on hand to provide more information on the contest. (Get more info on the S.C. YOUNG FILMMAKERS PROJECT here. This year’s contest details to be announced soon.)

The program is an ideal field trip for teachers and students incorporating Media Arts in their curriculum. Reach out to Brad Jayne at brad@indiegrants.org with questions and for assistance.

Register to attend below. The event is free and open to the public. Guests are welcome.

For any students who wish to pitch, they should be prepared to:

Verbally describe their concept for their Young Filmmakers entry in 2-3 minutes, including how you’ll incorporate the required prop (flashlight). Or story concept for another project they might be working on.
This should include your story, your main characters, and your style.
Think about how you’ll technically execute the project (camera, locations, cast, music, etc.).

More information on the pitching process will be provided to registrants before the event.

REGISTER FOR THE STORY CONFERENCE HERE:

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email

Are you a:

If you're a Student or Teacher, what's the name of your school?

If you're a Teacher, would you like to attend the Story Conference with your Students as a field trip?

Approximately how many Students would you be bringing?

Would your Student(s) like to pitch their film idea to our panel of filmmakers?

(Due to time restraints, not everyone who volunteers will be able to pitch.)

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The Young Filmmakers Story Conference is part of KREATIVE KITCHEN, a series of educational programs at Afro South Film Festival on Nov. 8. All events take place at The American Theater in Charleston. Would you (and your Students if applicable) like to attend any of the below?

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11:30A-12P: LUNCH. A light lunch to be provided by Afro South Film Festival. Students and speakers will have the opportunity to network.

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12:30P-2P: POWER UP FILMMAKING WORKSHOP WITH TOMMY NICHOLS. This interactive session will guide students through scriptwriting, filming and editing -- the basics of short content creation.

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2025 YOUNG FILMMAKERS STORY CONFERENCE

Thank you for registering for the Nov. 8 YOUNG FILMMAKERS STORY CONFERENCE at Afro-South Film Festival. You'll receive more details as the event gets closer.