Spotlighting Upper Valley short films about local change.

Calling all Upper Valley filmmakers!

The first ever Eagle Scout Film Festival is now accepting submissions! Hosted in White River Junction, VT, December 4, 2026 in collaboration with JAM — Junction Arts & Media and Troop 45, The Eagle Scout Film Festival hopes to gather Upper Valley community for one evening in the dead of New England winter to enjoy a curated program of short films by young filmmakers that aim to inspire local change.

 

Rules & Terms & Eligibility

1. Eagle Scout Film Festival accepts submissions from filmmakers age 16 – 22 based in or from the Upper Valley of VT and NH.

2. Films must be UNDER 15 minutes.

3. This festival accepts documentary, fiction, animated and live action films that center themes of social issues and those who are working towards solutions. We hope showcase our hardworking Upper Valley community members and the causes they champion.

4. Films should be appropriate for viewers of all ages.

Awards & Prizes

Selected short films will screen at Eagle Scout Film Festival’s in person screening. Filmmakers will be invited to a Q&A after the show.

All selected films are eligible for Eagle Scout’s Audience Choice Award, the Scouts Choice Award selected by youth scouts in the Upper Valley, and the Judge’s Choice Award.

Prizes TBD

EAGLE SCOUT FILM POSTER
SUBMISSION PORTAL OPEN SOON
SUBMISSIONS OPEN: AUGUST 15, 2026
FINAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 4, 2026
NOTIFICATION DATE: NOVEMBER 13, 2026
ESFF SCREENING: DECEMBER 4, 2026