By sharing the power of great films, we can inspire, educate, captivate and encourage a whole new generation of movie lovers.

The Heartland Institute provides innovative education and outreach programs that enrich the minds and lives of youth and aspiring filmmakers.

The competition represents another way that Heartland is inspiring positive development in the lives of today’s youth. Heartland’s High School Film Competition is open to all enrolled high school students nationwide.

How To Train Your Dragon free downloadable F.I.L.M. curriculum geared towards children 8 and up, explores the friendship of the most unlikely duo, Hiccup Horrendus Haddock III, a young Viking, and Toothless, and misunderstood dragon.

Five schools. Six categories. One theme. The inaugural Team High School Film Competition challenged five teams of students from local high schools to create a three-minute film aligning with a theme. Sponsored by Roberts Camera.

Head to the archive! Check out past film & acting workshops to expand your filmmaking knowledge.