Stage to Screen: Stories that Teach Film Festival

Films that examine conversations regarding social justice, equity, and inclusion within our process as arts (theatre, dance, music and visual arts) educators.

A film festival can provide a platform for educators to share their perspectives and stories, reinforcing their commitment to culturally responsive pedagogy and community engagement. The Stage to Screen festival will also highlight longevity and lifelong learning. Films can feature or be created by people across a lifespan—students, educators, alumni—exploring how theater and education impact lives over time.

Call for Film Submissions

Submissions will be accepted from October 15 through December 30, 2025.

How to Submit

1. Submit your film through FilmFreeway (professionally recognized and IMDb-affiliated)
2. Provide an alternate submission option, such as Dropbox or Vimeo (unlisted)
3. Complete the required submission form confirming your Adelphi affiliation (student, faculty, staff or alumni)

What We’re Looking For

We welcome both scripted and unscripted work, including:

• Narrative shorts and features
• Documentaries
• Experimental and hybrid films
• Micro-shorts (under 5 minutes)
• Short films (5–25 minutes)

Suggested Themes

• Stories about educators and their creative journeys
• A student’s path of self-discovery and learning
• Inclusivity and diversity in education and the arts
• The role of arts education in shaping careers and identities, even outside traditional education
• Equity, social-emotional learning, and accessibility in practice
• Lifelong learning, resilience, and well-being through the arts

Festival Screenings

Our virtual festival screenings will be held sometime in the Spring 2026 semester. This will be announced shortly.