OCALA FILM DERBY
REAL WORLD FILMMAKING
STUDENT CHALLENGE
8 Student Teams • 8 Mentors • 9 Hours
Marion County Middle and High Schools
The Countdown Begins!
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
DERBY SPONSORS
