McKinney Theatre
BIG SCREEN.
LIVE AUDIENCE.
Original student films, filmmaker introductions, audience voting, awards, and a night to remember!
DateWednesday, December 16, 2026
VenueMcKinney Theatre, Saddleback College
Event Time6:00 PM–9:00 PM (planned)
AdmissionFree / unticketed
Audience voted
The awards
The Audience Decides!
🏆
Best Film
The overall audience favorite.
🎭
Best Leading Actor
For a standout performance in a leading role.
🎭
Best Supporting Actor
For a standout performance in a supporting role.
🎬
Best Director
For direction that brings the film together.
✍️
Best Writing
For the script, story, and ideas behind it.
📸
Best Visuals
Cinematography, lighting, design, and visual execution.
Have a finished short?
SUBMIT IT
Personal projects are welcome for consideration too. If you already made something and want to see it on the McKinney screen, send it our way.
Runtime5–20 minutes
FormatFinished short film
SubmissionEmail the club
SelectionSubmission does not automatically guarantee screening