LPSS Lafayette Bicentennial
Student Film Festival

Partnership between Southern Screen, Lafayette Parish School System,
Acadiana Center for the Arts, and Lafayette Bicentennial

200 years of History: discover the people and places that make Lafayette unique with first-time student filmmakers from Lafayette Parish School District students grades 6-12.

2023 LPSS Lafayette Bicentennial Student Films

  • FILM ON UL EXPERIENCE (2:45 mins)

    A'myri Judge 

  • THE ADVENTURES OF THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM (2:18 mins)

    Xeya Malbrough 

  • UNDERGROUND MEMORIES (2:31 mins)

    Angelena Torres, Amya Simon, Everette Babineaux

  • THE GLORY OF JOHNSTON STREET (1:29 mins)

    Caylee Boudreaux

  • LAFAYETTE, LA TOGETHER WE GROW (1:32 mins)

    Colby Cormier, Martha Caceres, Kerlyn Cruz

  • THE LEGEND OF JEAN LAFITTE (2:57 mins)

    Ellen Thibodeaux, Madison Schexnayder, Savanna Leblanc

  • LE MAISON BENGAUD (1:28 mins)

    Jayden Wiltz, Caleb LeBleu

  • THE BOUDIN FESTIVAL (2:01 mins)

    Austin Johnson, Christian Langner

  • LHS FAMILY HISTORY (5 mins)

    Miles Siner

  • CLEMENTINE THE DEMONIC SOUL (1:02 mins)

    River Medlin, Demarcus Austin, Mikal Brown

  • LILLY'S DORM TO DOOM (2:20 mins)

    Kelly Nunez, Joshua Espinoza

  • A WATERY GRAVE (1:48 mins)

    Zoe Simon, Arianna Farnsworth

  • THE SALT MINE INCIDENT (3:02 mins)

    Maria Hoffpauir, Oliver Hernandez, Cameryn Johnson-Brown

  • FLOWERS OF THE FESTIVAL (1:49 mins)

    Olivia "Diesel" Fackler

Submission
RULES + GUIDELINES
(CLOSED)

Dates and Deadlines: 

  • Submissions open: Thursday, August 10 

  • Deadline to submit: Friday, October 13 11:59PM CST

  • Winners/Finalists announced: TBA

  • Public screening at Southern Screen Festival on Nov 18 at the Acadiana Center for the Arts

General Guidelines:

  • Video Theme: 200 years of History: Discover the People and Places that make Lafayette Unique 

    • Have you ever been curious about local stories or legends told to you by family or friends?  Have you ever wondered about the origins of names of buildings, parks, or local streets?  Are there landmarks in your community you would like to know more about?  Are there traditions or events that spark your curiosity?  Do you want to learn more about someone in your community that has made a difference in the lives of others?

  • Open to grades 6–12

  • Videos must be between 30 seconds to 5 minutes long. (At least 30 seconds, but no longer than 5 minutes.) 

  • Students may submit as an individual, group of 2 or group of 3. (The maximum number of members of the group is three.)  

  • You and your team must be students in Lafayette Parish School District.  

  • Groups may cross over between schools and grades, however they must all be in the same level - all in middle school or all in high school.

  • Only online submissions will be accepted. 

  • Each individual or group may only submit one entry for the competition. 

  • Video entries must be submitted by October 13th 11:59pm CT

How to Make and Submit your Short Video:

Step 1 - Re-read through this entire page to make sure you understand the guidelines and have everything you need before you begin.

Step 2 - Decide if you want to create the video on your own or ask others to partner on the project (maximum 3 people)

Step 3 - Pick an idea that represents a theme that explores Lafayette and its history.  Students can consider the following questions: 

Have you ever been curious about local stories or legends told to you by family or friends?  Have you ever wondered about the origins of names of buildings, parks, or local streets?  Are there landmarks in your community you would like to know more about?  Are there traditions or events that spark your curiosity?  Do you want to learn more about someone in your community that has made a difference in the lives of others?)

This is an opportunity to showcase your creativity! We encourage and welcome unique views and original ideas.

Step 4 - Use Screencastify on your Chromebook to film your project. If you have another device you would rather use, feel free to!

Step 5 - Print out your Permission Slip and Photo Release forms.

The Permission Slip will need to be signed by a parent or guardian. (Each student participating needs one)

The Photo Release will need to be signed by anyone featured in your video.

*These forms will need to be uploaded with your submission form

Step 6 - Make sure you have good lighting and sound while filming. (Click HERE for tips on lighting and HERE for tips on sound)

Step 7 - Take the time to edit your film. (For Chromebook Screencastify options, click HERE for a tutorial) 

Step 8 - Ask a parent, teacher, or friend to watch your film and ask them if there is anything that they do not understand. Make changes as needed to your short film based on their feedback.

Step 9 - Get ready to submit! Save your video to your Chromebook Screencastify. Also make sure you have all of your releases and forms signed and then upload scans or photos of them to your Chromebook Google Drive.

Step 10 - Pick a team member to submit your film on this Google Form! See the checklist below of what you need to submit.

Submission Checklist:

  • Each team member’s first and last name, age, grade, school, and teacher’s name.

  • Film title, genre, and length.

  • Link to the film, and the password if you have one set.

  • Signed permission form for every filmmaker and signed releases by everyone in your film.

More Helpful links:

The filmmaking process step-by-step

Tips on telling a story

Tips on what to film to tell your story

Interview Techniques

Camera Techniques and Considerations

Using natural lighting