Congratulations 2023 Award Winners
FILMMAKING
“Just Another Cheesy Teen Rom Com” Isabella and Colin Sherfield ERHS “The Key to Fear” Leo Gerd Eulate SLOHS Student judging scores tied. Congrats to our two winners |
PHOTOGRAPHY
“Vroom Vroom” Luke Konjoyan MBHS |
SCREEN/CREATIVE WRITING
“McSpade’s Circus of Splendor" Rae Elizabeth Ruane MBHS |
TECHNICAL
“Cha Cha Ride” Laslo S Estes & Eli Heck CCNT |
CENTRAL COAST SPIRIT AWARD
“Sandbox: Series”
Gavin Patrick Wren, Jenson Wright, Jackson Sitt
SLOHS
“Sandbox: Series”
Gavin Patrick Wren, Jenson Wright, Jackson Sitt
SLOHS
2023 Student Film & Media Arts

The Central Coast Film Society Student Film & Media Arts Competition is an opportunity to celebrate Central Coast students by showcasing their talents in film and digital media arts, including:
- Filmmaking
- Screenwriting/Creative Writing
- Photography/Cinematography
- Technical Achievement (Editing/Animation/Special FX)
All students who submit their films or creative works will receive constructive feedback from the Central Coast Film Society board members and will be eligible for entry in the Central Coast Film Society Student Showcase. Finalists selected for the Student Showcase will have their works reviewed by a panel of judges from the industry and academia to earn Awards for Excellence and Student Scholarships.
This year's venue will be held on May 21, 2023 from 2-5PM at:
Allan Hancock College - C-40 Auditorium (Near Parking Lot 3)
800 S College Dr
Santa Maria, California 93454
United States
Student Showcase:
See full list of Finalists below.
- Filmmaking
- Screenwriting/Creative Writing
- Photography/Cinematography
- Technical Achievement (Editing/Animation/Special FX)
All students who submit their films or creative works will receive constructive feedback from the Central Coast Film Society board members and will be eligible for entry in the Central Coast Film Society Student Showcase. Finalists selected for the Student Showcase will have their works reviewed by a panel of judges from the industry and academia to earn Awards for Excellence and Student Scholarships.
This year's venue will be held on May 21, 2023 from 2-5PM at:
Allan Hancock College - C-40 Auditorium (Near Parking Lot 3)
800 S College Dr
Santa Maria, California 93454
United States
Student Showcase:
- 2:00-3:00 Photography / Screening Showcase
- 2:30-3:00 Navigating Film School Q&A, with Carlos Plummer
- 3:00-4:45 Film & Technical Showcase
- 4:45-5:00 Awards Ceremony
See full list of Finalists below.
Awards & PrizesAwards for Excellence
- Filmmaking - Screenwriting/Creative Writing - Photography/Cinematography - Film Editing/Animation/Special FX Scholarships $300 scholarship available for each category $100 scholarship available for the Central Coast Spirit Award The Central Coast Spirit Award goes to the creative work that best represents the Central Coast Film Society's mission, "to celebrate cinema and promote media arts and entertainment on California’s Central Coast". **Additional scholarships may be available based on sponsors/donations. |
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