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Jane Austen Society of North America: Young Filmmakers Contest

Welcome to the 9th Annual Young Filmmakers Contest, where Jane Austen is the star!

It’s the big anniversary year – Jane Austen (born December 16, 1775) celebrates 250 years of brilliance.

The Jane Austen Society of North America presents the first short film contest centered around Jane Austen!

--We accept short films of five minutes or less

--Themes:

1. Austen, Annotated: Jane Austen’s Literary, Political, and Cultural Origins
OR
2. The novels, the characters, the Regency Period, JA movie adaptations, JA’s life

--First prize: $600; Second prize: $300; Third prize: $200

--Deadline: June 24, 2025

Questions? Check out jasna.org/programs/young-filmmakers-contest