One of the American Film Institute's latest initiatives is AFI ScreenNation - a new online video posting-and-sharing community where teen filmmakers age 13-18 can share their work, receive recognition and compete for prizes in ongoing challenges. Topics include all kinds of stuff from the power of friendship to global warming. So go ahead... Have some fun and take the challenge!
To get started just REGISTER HERE to become a part of the AFI ScreenNation community, create your masterpiece, and then UPLOAD for a chance to WIN big! For more details check out the vids for the AFI ScreenNation general Call for Entries and their first Challenge below:
AFI ScreenNation Challenge #1 - HOMETOWN CLAIM TO FAME
Anytime between now and JUNE 30/08 American filmmakers, ages 13-18 are invited and encouraged to submit a 5-minute documentary short film about their hometown's claim to fame! It could be about one of the town's local legends or about something it's best known for, or.... [your better idea here].
All entries will be reviewed, judged, and prizes awarded by members of the American Film Institute. The winning video entry will be announced July 15/08 with its creator receiving a wicked prize package that includes a Sony DCR-SR45 ~ HDD Handycam Camcorder w/ 30 GB Hard Disk Drive and Tripod!!!
To qualify your video entry must:
- comply with all AFI ScreenNation Submission Agreement GUIDELINES
- include at least three interviews
- be under 5 minutes.
For all the exciting details click Play below, or head on over to AFI ScreenNation.

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