C-SPAN StudentCam

Name: C-SPAN StudentCam
Start: 2027-01-20
End: 2027-03-17

Film & video

Submission deadline

January 20, 2027 (UTC-8)

C-SPAN's annual national documentary competition for students in grades 6 to 12. Students create a 5 to 6 minute video documentary on the year's theme using C-SPAN footage, with 150 winning entries sharing USD 100,000 in cash prizes.

Registration

Format: Online
Age: 11-18
Participation: Individual or team
Location: United States
Entry fee: Free
Prize: USD 100,000 in cash prizes including a USD 5,000 grand prize, across 150 winning entries.

Timeline

Submission deadlineJanuary 20, 2027 (UTC-8) source
Winners announcedMarch 17, 2027 (UTC-4) source

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