Junior Jury
By being on the Junior Jury, high school students learn about film analysis, cultural and media literacy, and critical review. The program is highly competitive, with participants chosen by the SFF Education Director based on the applications and personal statement responses. Junior Jurors screen the best of the films submitted to the Hollywood Nights Young Filmmaker Showcase and select the winning entry to be awarded during a red carpet event. They also meet with the professional SFF Jury to learn the process of critically reviewing the efficacy and artistic value of submitted films as well as to get insights about careers in the film industry.