About NextLens
Congratulations, 2026 Honorees!
The NextLens Online Film Festival showcases the talented and innovative aspiring filmmakers from South Carolina. With the minimum age of sixteen, honorees are selected from South Carolina high schools, colleges and universities. The online film festival will be held annually each Spring featuring some of the brightest producers and their creative short films.
Films
Submit Your Film
Are you a filmmaker (age 16 and up) currently attending a South Carolina high school, college or a university?
Check back for the 2027 NextLens Online Festival submissions.
Reel Skills
Meet film industry professionals who are from South Carolina, sharing foundational techniques in storytelling, camera operation, lighting, production design, sound and editing.