2025 Kids' Choice Jury Application

KIDS' CHOICE JURY APPLICATION

This jury includes kids in elementary and middle school who will watch a select package of films from our Shorties! Program - which are an eclectic mix of heartwarming family tales to imaginative youth-oriented & animated films. This program promises an unforgettable journey through the magic of storytelling!

2025!

PERKS

Learn about watching movies!

Get a behind-the-scenes look at how a film festival works!

Present an award to filmmakers during our awards ceremony!

Meet other kids who love movies like you do!

...And more!

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

Elementary and Middle School students from the greater Palm Springs area

No filmmaking experience necessary!

...

Are you in high school? Apply to our Young Cineastes Jury!

Are you an adult? Apply to our Desert Views Jury!

COMMITMENT

Required:

*Attend one Zoom meeting between June 9-13th

*Attend the "Shorties" program

Date: Saturday, June 28th

Location: Festival Theatres - Palm Springs (789 E Tahquitz Canyon Way)

*Attend the Jury Delibration following the screening

Date: Saturday, June 28th

Location: Renaissance Palm Springs - Host Hotel (Conference Room)

Optional (but so fun!):

*Attend ShortFest Awards Brunch and present award

Date: Sunday, June 29

Location: Renaissance Palm Springs - Host Hotel (Ballroom)

*Access to reliable transportation is required. The Festival cannot provide transportation to and from events.
Student Name*

First NameLast Name
Student's Grade Level (for the 2025 Academic Year)*
Student's Age*
What school does your child attend?*
Tell us a fun fact about your child and/or their favorite movie*
City of Residence*
Parent/Guardian Name*

First NameLast Name
Parent/Guardian Email Address*
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Parent/Guardian Phone Number*
I (the parent/guardian) of the student named above agree to allow my child to participate in the Kids' Choice Jury and will take them (or arrange for someone to take them) to the screening/deliberation on Saturday, June 28th.*

YESNO
Oh no! If you do not agree to your child participating in the Kids' Choice Jury and/or can't be sure they will be able to attend the screening/deliberation on Saturday, June 28th, we will not be able to consider them for this opportunity.
Parent/Guardian Signature*
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KIDS' CHOICE JURY APPLICATION

2025!