The No Malice Film Contest, presented by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation (ALPLF), The Roger and Chaz Ebert Foundation, and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, announced 10 winners ages 11-21 who created outstanding short films as part of Healing Illinois, a racial healing initiative of the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) in partnership with The Chicago Community Trust.
Winning films will premiere at EbertFest at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign on September 8-11, 2021. The films were judged by a panel of 21 professional film critics who were extremely impressed by the creativity and empathy displayed by the filmmakers. Cash prizes were awarded to first, second and third place winners in each age bracket (11-14, 15-18, 19-21). First places winners received $2,000, second place received $1,000 and third place received $500. Additionally, Illinois schools will use the films, and supplemental curriculum created by educators
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No Malice Film Contest Launches Free Professional Lecture Series with Top Filmmakers and Storytellers
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CHICAGO, Feb. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Creators of the No Malice Film Contest for young filmmakers in Illinois between the ages of 11 and 21 this Saturday will launch a free series of talks with professional filmmakers and storytellers to share advice and inspire their creativity.
Students will compete in the contest as individuals or in groups in three age brackets: 11–14, 15–18, and 19–21. Entries are due by Friday, April 30. Three prizes between $500 and $2,000 will be awarded in each category at a red carpet debut to be held at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield on July 31. Winning films will also be shown at the Ebertfest Film Festival at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. Illinois schools will use the films, and supplemental curriculum created by educators, to tal
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