About this festival
The Purple Violet Student Film Festival at Kean University is dedicated to the encouragement and recognition of emerging filmmakers. The one-day Festival features the screening of student short films in four unique categories, High School Public Service Announcement Videos, lectures and workshops given by industry professionals, and a Q & A with a special Guest Artist following screenings of the winners. The Festival is produced through a partnership between Premiere Stages and the Kean University Department of Media & Film.
Selected works will be presented at Kean University April 22, 2008. Winners will be selected in four short film categories: Comedic, Animation, Dramatic and Documentary. The four winners will receive a formal viewing at Kean University to culminate the Festival. A reception for the filmmakers will follow the screening. The four winners will each be awarded a cash prize of $250. All winners, including an “Audience Favorite”, also receive a framed certificate.
High Schools Students are also encouraged to submit 30-second public service announcement videos. Four winners will be selected and each receives a cash prize of $100. All submissions will be screened throughout the day on April 22nd; the winners will be formally screened with the winning films at 5 PM on April 22nd.