FILM CHALLENGES
OUR FILMMAKING AND ACTING CHALLENGES ARE DESIGNED TO IGNITE CREATIVITY, ENHANCE YOUR SKILLS, AND KEEP YOU PASSIONATELY ENGAGED IN YOUR CRAFT.
Each challenge serves as a platform for inspiration, collaboration, and entertainment, fostering a community-driven environment that encourages continuous learning and growth. Participate in these challenges not only to hone your abilities but also for the chance to earn exciting rewards. Join us in this artistic adventure, where innovation meets practice, and let your passion for filmmaking and acting thrive!
OUR NEXT CHALLENGE IS MAY 21-24 2026
REGISTER BEFORE MARCH 1 FOR $50 OFF
MAY 21-24, 2026
the ultimate short film challenge
From every team’s registration, $50 goes directly into a shared cash prize pool. The Top 3 teams will take home a share — meaning the more teams that sign up, the bigger the prize pool gets.
The Top 10 films will be selected to screen at the RUSH Youth Film Festival JULY 23-26, 2026, where they’ll compete for awards, prizes, and major bragging rights.
REGISTER BEFORE MARCH 1 FOR $50 OFF
WHAT WE DO!
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RUSH YOUTH FILM FESTIVAL
RUSH is a multi-day takeover of the Niagara Region — packed with short film screenings, panels, live feedback sessions, special events, and moments that only happen when filmmakers and audiences share the same room.
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RUSH AFTER DARK FILM FESTIVAL
RUSH After Dark is a, celebration of horror, grindhouse, and genre films that live on the edge of mainstream cinema.
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RUSH SHORT FILM CHALLENGES
Our Short Film Challenges are adrenaline-fueled competitions where teams of filmmakers race against the clock to create a short film from scratch under incredible time constraints.
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SHORT FILM BOOTCAMP
With mentors by their side, participants will learn the art of storytelling, film production, and post-production, resulting in a cinematic masterpiece that's showcased at a glittering red carpet gala attended by family, friends, and the public.
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pitch night
Pitch your projects to industry professionals for a chance to win a Development Assistance Package Each Pitch Night winner will advance to the year-end competition, where one filmmaker will have their film produced by Jarico Films for Youth.
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Scene Study
Designed to give students a comprehensive introduction to the world of acting. This class covers the basics such as script analysis, character development, working with a director etc.
