OCALA FILM DERBY

2024 REAL WORLD

FILM MAKING

STUDENT CHALLENGE

SCHOLARSHIPS, WORKSHOPS & MENTORING

7 Teams • 7 Mentors • 7 Film • 84 Students

9 Hours • Downtown Ocala

Each team has 9 Hours to create a 3-7 minute film

AWARD WINNING NATIONALLY & INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED SPECIAL GUESTS

Ezra screening and Q&A Nov. 2, 2024

2025 dates will be Sept. 24-28!

Making an impact

“The Ocala Film Derby is a real-world experience that students can really 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

Lake Weir High School

Once in a Lifetime

SCHOLARSHIP SPONSORS

DERBY SPONSORS