The Prize Foundation is thrilled to announce that, because of a generous
grant from the Community Foundation of North Louisiana, its Film Prize Junior program will now
be able to pay teachers to help local students make films. With assistance from the Film Prize
Junior staff and industry mentors, participating teachers will now be incentivized to help students
learn the art, science and business of filmmaking.
The Film Prize Junior Caddo / Bossier Teacher Incentive Program offers financial rewards
for teachers who successfully guide their students through the Film Prize Junior process, from
scriptwriting to production of a short film to festival participation (payment is per participating
teacher):
● $100 for the lead teacher whose students’ script is submitted and approved by the Film
Prize Junior team for production.
● $200 for the lead teacher of a completed film that is approved for participation in the
online and in-person Film Prize Junior Festival.
● A bonus $150 for the lead teacher of a completed film competing in the animation genre
● $100 for the teacher who fully participates in the Film Prize Junior Festival, including
watching a slate of films and guiding students through Production Island and educational
panels.
“We’ve always wanted to do this for the teachers and, thanks to the Community Foundation, we
are finally able to incentivize educators to be a part of this innovative experiential learning
program,” said Gregory Kallenberg, Executive Director of the Prize Foundation. “I hope this
attracts more teachers and students to take the transformative journey of Film Prize Junior.”
Film Prize Junior, an initiative of the Prize Foundation, continues to champion student
filmmakers across the state, offering hands-on learning experiences and a platform to showcase
their work. The program focuses on creative development, storytelling, and collaboration, while
also teaching valuable soft skills like project and time management, teamwork, organization,
and communication, making it an invaluable educational tool for schools across the region.
For more information about Film Prize Junior or the Teacher Incentive Pay Program, please visit
filmprizejr.com.