The 12-Hour Film Challenge is here!


Posted on April 11, 2025

Calling all aspiring actors, directors, producers, and filmmakers ages 10 to 24! Join us for the first ever…

Presented by the Berryville Library and the Berryville Film Festival, there is no cost to participate but registration is required. The twelve hours are:

Friday, May 2, 4 PM – 8 PM
Saturday, May 3, 9 AM – 5 PM

Julia Borkowski and Jason Pitts will be your fearless guides as you work together to create a short film that will be premiered at the Berryville Film Festival in September.

Friday evening the focus will be on writing and casting. Saturday will be all about acting, filming, and producing. For creative flow and filming consistency, you must be available for all 12 hours of the film challenge to participate.

Dinner on Friday and lunch on Saturday will be provided.

Sign up today for this great opportunity to experience what life on a film set is like AND be a part of Berryville history!

You can sign up online here. Or, you can download this form and bring it into the library. Or, just come into the library and pick up and complete the form in one quick visit!

Please note that all participating must sign the release form. Those under 18 must have a parent sign the release form.

For more information, contact us at the library!