The Marion County Student Media Festival is going virtual because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 19th annual event will air on Marion County Public Schools’ YouTube Channel (click HERE) on Friday at 7 p.m. It also hits the airwaves of the Marion Education Channel at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. The event normally is held in the auditorium at Marion Technical Institute.
The Festival, which is underwritten with community donations and organized by local educators, showcases the outstanding work created by video production students throughout Marion County Public Schools at all grade levels. Returning Platinum partners this year include the Robert Boissoneault Oncology Institute and the Public Education Foundation of Marion County, along with presenting sponsor Cox Communications.
This year, students submitted 335 entries from 28 different schools (16 elementary, six middle and six high). In March, nearly three dozen industry experts judged the entries in 12 categories and four age groups.
Certificates and awards will be delivered to students at winning schools, along with four “Best of Show” prizes for grade levels K-2, 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12. Best of Show honors include trophies, bragging rights and $1,000 cash prizes for schools.