Gasparilla International Film Festival | March 23 - 26, 2023
High School Competition
9th Annual Tampa Bay High School Film Competition
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What: High School Competition & Awards
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When: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Where: University of Tampa - Ferman Center for the Arts
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The Charlene A. Gordon Theater
214 N. Blvd. | Map
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9th Annual Tampa Bay High School Film Competition
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What: High School Competition & Awards
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When: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Where: University of Tampa - Ferman Center for the Arts
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The Charlene A. Gordon Theater
214 N. Blvd. | Map
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9th Annual Tampa Bay High School Film Competition
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What: High School Competition & Awards
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When: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Where: University of Tampa - Ferman Center for the Arts
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The Charlene A. Gordon Theater
214 N. Blvd. | Map
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What: High School Competition & Awards
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FREE TO ATTEND, NO TICKET REQUIRED
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When: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Where: University of Tampa - Ferman Center for the Arts
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The Charlene A. Gordon Theater
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214 N. Blvd. | MAP
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9th Annual Tampa Bay High School Film Competition
The Tampa Film Institute
The Tampa Film Institute is pleased to announce the 9th Annual Tampa Bay High School Film Competition, as a part of the 2024 Gasparilla International Film Festival. This year over 30 films were submitted by Tampa Bay area high school filmmakers. These students represent the very best talent in Tampa Bay, led by passionate and dedicated instructors. Congratulations to the official selections for the 2024 Tampa Bay High School Film Competition!
The mission of The Tampa Film Institute, Inc. (TFI) is to improve the educational opportunities of Tampa Bay area student filmmakers and their schools. This year through the generous support of our sponsors, and in partnership with the Hillsborough Education Foundation, we are proud to provide over $10,000 in production equipment to award-winning students and schools.
The Winners
Film equipment will be given to the school of the winning film for Best Director, Best Picture (Grand Jury), Best Cinematography, and Best Picture (Audience Choice).
Thank You!
TFI and GIFF would like to thank all of our sponsors for an overwhelming amount of generosity. Good luck to all of our talented artists!
Each of the below films is eligible to win one or more of the following awards:
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
BEST DIRECTOR
BEST PICTURE - AUDIENCE CHOICE
BEST PICTURE - GRAND JURY
Offical Selection
Welcome To Weshaven - Directed by Joel Davis - Blake High School
F.O.M.O - Directed by Jordan Luddy - Blake High School
Array of Roses - Directed by Jonathan Davis - Harrison School of the Arts
I Promise - Directed by Melanie Martinez-Serrano - Harrison School of the Arts
Work In Progress - Liana Burse - Harrison School of the Arts
Grad Reqs - Directed by Emma Pettersen - Harrison School of the Arts
Garbage Day - Directed by Luke Petterson - Harrison School of the Arts
Homeslice - Directed by Charlie Brausch - Harrison School of the Arts
Metamorphosis - Directed by Max Rideout - Hollins High School
Ghost - Directed by Emy Main - Hollins High School
Side Tracked - Directed by Sebastian Frazier - Hollins High School
What you Don't Know About Everyone - Directed by Madilyn Truog - Nature Coast Technical High School
What you Don't Know About Death - Directed by Grant Fiddy - Nature Coast Technical High School
All To Feel - Directed by Alina Tewksbury - Sickles High School
Space Baby - Directed by Zach Caughey - Sickles High School
Chai Chai Real Smooth - Directed by Arnav Jadhao - Strawberry Crest High School
Convivium - Directed by Jaxson Renninger - Tampa Prep