ABOUT THE CONTEST
Students submit work produced as part of their classroom project for their school's broadcast and film programs. No entries from a previous STN Contest may be submitted.
Schools may enter two submissions per category at $25/each. Some categories will offer high school divisions based on a program’s experience level. Entries are eligible if produced and aired between August 1 - April 10, 2025. The deadline is April 10, 2025 at 5PM PT. Winners in each category receive awards and recognition on all STN social media and the STN website.
Each entry will be scored and provided a critique by a professional who will offer their expert opinion and feedback, based on years of work experience in the TV/Film industry. All contest divisions will attempt to award a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, and if applicable up to two honorable mentions. If the entries in a category do not meet the criteria, the judges may elect to award less or no awards at all. Winners in each category receive awards and recognition on all STN social media and the STN website. Judging generally takes 3-4 weeks to be completed. Teachers will be notified 1-2 days before results are posted.
All questions and concerns about contests can be sent directly to dave@studenttelevision.com.
** Refunds will not be granted after your registration has been submitted. Please plan accordingly. **
CONTEST DIVISIONS
High school divisions will be implemented in popular categories for the 2025 STN Nationals. Middle schools will continue to be one division.
High School programs will be placed in one of two divisions:
Division I (Legacy) - Level 5 or higher
Division II (Newcomer) - Level 4 or lower
To learn more about how division placement is determined, review the Contest Overview page.