Join us for our 19th annual student film festival!
Featuring the best student films from around the world.

All FREE with FREE popcorn!

Screen Test Local Fest
 - Held in person at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts - 
Friday, April 10, 7 pm
The best short films from Chicago area high school students.
Best in Show - $300
2nd Place - $200
3rd Place - $100
Audience Award - $100

Screen Test Jr.
- Held online -
 Saturday, April 11, 4 pm
Great short films from kids from around the world!
Best in Show - $100

International High School Competition
- Held in-person at the Prairie Center & online -
Saturday April 11, 7 pm   
The best high school films from all over the country.
 Best in Show - $500
2nd Place - $250
3rd Place - $100
Achievement in Writing - $100
Highest Production Values - $100
Audience Award - $100

Submit your film for free!

• Upload your film to www. filmfreeway.com/ScreenTestStudentFest
  (set up a filmmaker account to submit your film) 
• Use waiver code Sprocket2026 to enter your film for free 

Entry Deadline: Monday, February 9, 2026
Acceptance Notification Date: Tuesday March 24, 2026

*Please review the Submission Guidelines for Screen Test Local Fest, Screen Test Jr., and/or International High School Competition

The Rob Pileckis Theatre and Film Scholarship awards $1,000 to an area high school senior planning to continue studies in film or media.

For eligibility/requirements and to apply online please visit the Rob Pileckis Theatre and Film Scholarship page