Melrose Film Festival
The Melrose Film Festival is back, and the submission process is now open. Melrose Film Festival highlights the work of imaginative filmmakers across the globe and filmmakers are encouraged to submit their digital entries now through April 17. Entries are accepted from all filmmakers, but Florida filmmakers may submit one film free of charge by emailing melrosefilmfestival@ocls.info with proof of Florida residency.
Categories this year include AI shorts, Animated Shorts, Documentaries, Micro Short Films and Short Films. All entries must be 10 minutes or less and adhere to festival rules. View the complete rules.
A celebration of the art of visual storytelling in short films, the Melrose Film Festival will take place in-person on September 28 in The Dorothy Lumley Melrose Center for Technology, Innovation & Creativity and will feature screenings from approximately 75 selected films. Special consideration will be given to filmmakers in the state of Florida, and winning films may be broadcast on local television.
Upcoming Events
Melrose Center (Interactive Media Wall)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing; Music, Movies, Live Performances
If you are new to screenwriting or planning to write a script, this event is just for you!
Learn more>Character Study
Character Development
Melrose Center (Interactive Media Wall)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing; Music, Movies, Live Performances
Strong characters make up the foundation of a good story. Learn to design complete characters to construct your script's narrative.
Learn more>Sewing – Historical Costume Skirt (3 Part)
Intermediate Level
Melrose Center (Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Life Skills; Maker/DIY
A historically inspired adjustable pleaded skirt that always fits, is highly customizable, and does not require a pattern. Students are required to bring fabric.
Learn more>Creature Shop Workshop
Prop Making for Black & White Film
Melrose Center (Makerspace - Second Floor)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Maker/DIY
Discover the television magic behind black & white sitcoms props. Our workshop will walk you through designing and making your very own prop. Our instructors promise it will be a *snap!*
Learn more>Melrose Center (Melrose Classroom - Second Floor)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing; Music, Movies, Live Performances
Create an account in a free script writing software and use a prompt to practice writing in proper screenplay format.
Learn more>Sewing – Historical Costume Skirt (3 Part)
Intermediate Level
Melrose Center (Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Life Skills; Maker/DIY
A historically inspired adjustable pleaded skirt that always fits, is highly customizable, and does not require a pattern. Students are required to bring fabric.
Learn more>Melrose Center (Melrose Classroom - Second Floor)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing; Music, Movies, Live Performances
Create an account in a free script writing software and use a prompt to practice writing in proper screenplay format.
Learn more>Sewing – Historical Costume Skirt (3 Part)
Intermediate Level
Melrose Center (Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Life Skills; Maker/DIY
A historically inspired adjustable pleaded skirt that always fits, is highly customizable, and does not require a pattern. Students are required to bring fabric.
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