Jurassic World's Colin Trevorrow Sponsors Scout Film Festival Short Film Grant

Trevorrow Supports Young Filmmakers With $10,000 Grant

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Oct 30, 2018, 10:00 ET

STOWE, Vt., Oct. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Scout Film Festival (Scout) announced Colin Trevorrow as Sponsor of two Scout short film grants. Mr. Trevorrow is funding a $10,000 grant split between the 18 and under and 19 to 24 age categories, and will join the panel of Judges to select the winner. Mr. Trevorrow's sponsorship represents his commitment to championing the next generation of storytellers and provides an unparalleled opportunity for young artists to have their work reviewed by one of the industry's leading filmmakers.

Scout is accepting submissions to the EMERGING STORYTELLERS GRANT through November 16, 2018, inviting filmmakers to submit a new short film project or work in progress. The winner will be announced and prize distributed at the Scout Awards Ceremony January 5, 2019.

"Today's technology gives young filmmakers from all backgrounds an unprecedented opportunity to create. I'm proud to partner with the Scout Film Festival to support our next generation of storytellers." - Colin Trevorrow.

"We are honored to have the generous support of Colin Trevorrow in our Grant program," said Scout Founder Anna Colavito. "This is an important time to encourage the creativity and expression of young people and to provide forums for thought and discussion."

This year's festival is January 4-6, 2019 in Stowe, Vermont, nicknamed the "Ski Capital of the East".

Grant Industry Jury

Fanshen Cox DiGiovanni, Pearl Street Films, Writer/Performer One Drop of Love, co-author the Inclusion Rider
Izabella Tzenkova, Producer of The Wolfpack, Skate Kitchen
Kate Bubacz, Deputy Director of Photography, BuzzFeed
Katie Elmore Mota, cofounder, Executive Producer, Wise Entertainment
Kris Meyer, Farrelly Brothers Producer, Owner BlackEagle Entertainment, Emmy-nominated Producer ESPN/The Lost Son of Havana, Executive Producer Super Troopers 2
Olivia Rodrigo, actor Bizaardvark, Grace Stirs Up Success
Sara Shepard, author Pretty Little Liars, The Lying Game

A nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, Scout was founded with the vision of providing a platform for young voices to connect. Scout has developed into a global community of thoughtful, creative dreamers, industry professionals, supporting sponsors who believe in empowering young filmmakers - future leaders. Scout relies on the support of its generous sponsors including, Visura.co, Two Trees Management, Spruce Peak at Stowe, John M Bissell Foundation, Barr Law Group, Adolescent Content and BlackEagle. For more information please visit: www.scoutfilmfestival.org and follow at:

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Anna Colavito
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SOURCE Scout Film Festival