OCALA FILM DERBY
REAL WORLD FILMMAKING
STUDENT CHALLENGE
9 Student Teams • 9 Mentors • 9 Hours • 9 Films
Marion County Middle and High Schools
$22,500 in Scholarships Were Awarded For 2026!
2027 Derby Dates TBA
Making an impact
“The Ocala Film Derby is a real-world experience that students can learn from. They work with a team that they have never met before to create a film to a prompt in just 8 hours. The rigor of this competition has changed my program for the better!”
TRAVIS BENNETT
South Marion High School
Once in a Lifetime
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2026 DERBY SPONSORS
SCHOLARSHIP SPONSORS
RESTAURANT SPONSORS
