Hey Kanab Cowboys!

 

We’re thrilled to invite you to enter the Aspiring Student Filmmaker Scholarship contest!

Our nonprofit, Roth Ventures, is dedicated to supporting film and the arts in Kane County — and we want your help to make Kanab “Little Hollywood” again.

 

Because you’re local, the Kanab Film Fest Creative Team will work with you to bring your story to life. And it all starts with a great idea.

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Below are a few short videos to help you develop your concept into a complete story. We recommend starting by writing your story in a Word document — just get your ideas out of your head and onto the page. Once your story feels solid, convert it into a proper script using the free screenwriting software Arc Studio.

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If you don’t have access to a laptop that can run the software, no worries — we’ll also accept a three-page, single-spaced story written in Word. Please export a PDF.

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🗓️  Deadline: Submit your story by January 9, 2026 — that’s the first Friday after winter break.

🏆  Winner Announcement: On or before March 1, 2026.

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LAST YEAR'S WINNER

Alex McCombs — Ration Ruckus

• Watch the short

• Read Alex’s original submitted script (proper format)

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WHAT OUR KFF CREATIVE TEAM HAS MADE

2023 Theme: 1960s Pool Party

• Opener Script: “Flamingle in Kanab”

• Budget: $0 (costumes, vehicles, locations, and snacks donated; shot in one day)​

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2024 Theme: 1920s Murder Mystery

• “The Reel of Deceit”

• Budget: $150 (props and food for a multi-day shoot)

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2025 Theme: POP ART!

• “Look in the Viewfinder”

• Budget: $150 (props and food for a multi-day shoot)

 

 

INSPIRATION FROM FRIENDS

Timber Picture Co — Ghost in the Road

• Budget: $8,000 • Award: Best Horror Flick (2024)

• (Script included as an example that the final film can differ from the script—sometimes in great ways. They set a vibe in the script details as well.)

 

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HELPFUL VIDEOS 

• Pixar in a Box: Introduction to Storytelling

• Pixar in a Box: Character Development

• Pixar in a Box: Story Structure

• 3-Act Structure

• How to Format a Script

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HOW TO SUBMIT

Submit your story here
Deadline: Jan 9, 2026

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Questions?

Email jeff@kanabfilmfest.com