The YOUthFILM Project allows students to show off their creativity, knowledge, and skills by producing a short film on civics issues for the opportunity to win awesome prizes!  Top films are screened for the public at the Hollywood Theatre in Northeast Portland during Community Law Week.  Prizes are awarded at the screening by honorary guests, including Oregon Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul J. De Muniz.  Prizes include iPod Shuffles™, gift cards to the iTunes Store™, and movie tickets.  All entrants are entered into a drawing for a Video iPod™ and other prizes.

New in 2008, our public screening featured video participation by the Oregon Attorney General candidates, Professor John Kroger and Representative Greg Macpherson, who introduced the films, shared their thoughts on the rule of law, and offered inspiration to our future leaders.

The 2008 contest was based on the American Bar Association's 2008 Law Day Theme, The Rule of Law: Foundation for Communities of Opportunity and Equity. Despite the challenging theme, we received nearly 100 registrations from throughout Oregon, including Scappoose, Sisters, and Salem. Nearly all of the entries were produced by middle schoolers (6th through 8th grades). The screening program, with commentary from the Oregon attorney general candidates, has been posted for viewing here.

In addition to a well-attended 2008 kickoff event in North Portland with panels of filmmakers and judges, The YOUthFILM Project sponsored a free student film-making workshop led by professional filmmakers. Stay tuned - we have even more exciting plans in store for 2009!

For more information, check out the 2008 Registration Packet for details, contest rules, and more! If you have questions, email us at info@theyouthfilmproject.org.