EMMAUS, Pa. – Local student filmmakers are getting their shot at the big screen this weekend in Lehigh County.
69 News Reporter Sydney Kay has the story from Emmaus with more on how young creators are competing in an annual student film festival.
The Emmaus Arts Commission is putting on its 21st annual Student Film Festival. The event invites middle and high school students from across the Lehigh Valley to showcase their filmmaking talents.
The festival will take place at the Emmaus Theatre on 19 South Fourth Street on Sunday at 2 p.m. It’s open to the general public.
Doors open at 1:30 p.m.
Participating students get free entry. The ticket price for seniors and students is $5, and $7 for adults.
Lindsey Kleinberg with the Emmaus Arts Commission said the event has grown from four teams with two kids in each team to a gala-style awards ceremony.
The theme of this year’s festival is “Metamorphosis.” It will focus on character arcs, change, and coming into your own.
The films will be judged based on cinematography, acting, directing, sound, and more.