STN Challenge · Division I
STN Challenge 2026
Division I.
A five-day sprint after the prompt drops. 100% student work. Mr. Sanders advises only.
Dates
All times Pacific. Arizona is on the same clock in November.
- Registration closes: Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 5:00 p.m.
- Prompts drop: Thursday, November 12, 2026, 8:00 a.m.
- Challenge deadline: Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 5:00 p.m.
- Showcase deadline: Friday, November 20, 2026, 5:00 p.m.
Pick your category now. The prompt does not exist until Thursday, November 12. Register before the prompt drops.
House rules
- Division I only. Film I, Film II, and Film III may apply. We compete in Division I.
- One official team per category for the whole school. This form is a request. Mr. Sanders confirms the slot.
- Team size follows the category: up to 4 or up to 6 people, lead included.
Ten categories
3:00 · Up to 4
Arts & Culture Feature
Celebrate creativity and cultural expression: the people and ideas behind the arts. Profile a student artist, explore a community tradition, or go behind the scenes of a performance. Interviews, b-roll, voiceovers, and stand-ups.
Exactly 0:30 · Up to 6
Commercial
Sell it with style. A 30-second promo for an original product, service, brand, or concept your team creates. No existing name brands. Live action, animation, or graphics.
3:00 · Up to 6
Drama Short Film
Tell a story that resonates. A narrative short about emotion, conflict, or human connection, with compelling characters and a clear emotional arc. Title graphic and credits are required and count toward the runtime.
3:00 · Up to 4
Human Interest Feature
Shine a light on people with stories worth sharing: people whose experiences, passions, or challenges leave a lasting impact. Character-driven. Interviews, b-roll, natural sound, voiceovers, and stand-ups.
Full song · Up to 6
Music Video
Visualize the music. A cinematic take on a recorded song through performance, storytelling, or visual design that matches its tone and rhythm.
2:00 · Up to 4
News Story
Deliver the facts with clarity and impact. A timely, fact-based story that answers who, what, when, where, why, and how. Interviews, b-roll, natural sound, voiceovers, and stand-ups.
3:00 · Up to 4
School & Community Feature
Show what makes your school or community unique: local events, traditions, issues, or programs, with context and meaning. Full package: interviews, b-roll, natural sound, voiceovers, and stand-ups.
3:00 · Up to 6
Silent Film
Tell a story without saying a word. No synchronized dialogue, intertitles, or sound effects. Music is allowed. Title graphic and credits are required and count toward the runtime.
3:00 · Up to 4
Sports Feature
Go beyond the scoreboard. The people, passion, and perspective behind athletics: players, coaches, fans, or culture. Action shots, soundbites, voiceovers, and stand-ups.
3:00 · Up to 6
Vlog
Step in front of the camera and take us through your world. Self-filmed, first-person, usually unscripted. Personality-driven, not a traditional news package.
Request a team slot
The team lead sends one request for the whole team. Mr. Sanders confirms the slot.