The Cinema Culturas Film Festival has opened its seventh annual student competition for Inland Empire youth, with a STEAM theme of 'Human Engineering.' - Open to kindergarten through 12th grade students in Stanislaus County and the city of Empire. - No entry fee; submissions accepted in English or Spanish, including short films (even via smartphone) and short stories.
- Winners will be honored at a red carpet reception in December 2026 and receive prizes. - Entries are due by September 2026.
The contest encourages creative problem-solving through storytelling and film.