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Film Festival

A theater is filled with seated movie-goers. There is a movie screen showing a still of various illustrations of Girl Scouts and filmmaking equipment and the words, "Girl Scouts of Western Washington Film Festival."

Girl Scouts of Western Washington Film Festival

Come watch Girl Scout-made films and enjoy in-person digital storytelling workshops. You’ll learn about video production, storyboard writing, and how to pursue a career in the media.

Girl Scouts of Western Washington Film Festival

Tell your epic tales in a short film and submit it for the 5th annual Girl Scouts of Western Washington Film Festival! Then, join us in person at the Seattle Center for our film festival celebrating all ages of Girl Scout filmmakers. Awards will be given to the winners of our nine categories.

Girl Scouts of Western Washington Film Festival

January 31st, 2026 | Seattle Center | 9:30 AM–3:30 PM

Have questions about the film festival? Please contact Katie Johnston at KJohnston@girlscoutsww.org

Submit Your Film Today

Review our submission instructions below and submit your film by January 5th. Girl Scouts who submit their video will receive FREE ADMISSION to the festival!

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Video Requirements:

All videos should be 3 minutes or less.

File size should be 25 MB or less.

Use royalty-free music.

Please upload either MP4 or MOV files.

Follow the Girl Scout Promise and Law. If the film has any sensitive material in it (violence, language, crude or dark themes) please indicate this in the submission form. (Please note: Girl Scouts of Western Washington will review all film submissions prior to screening at the film festival, and reserves the right to request edits to any films that staff deem do not comply with the Girl Scout Promise and Law.)

Follow our current member safety guidelines and regulations.

Avoid using brand names or logos in your film.

Who Can Enter:

Grades K–12

Current and new members of Girl Scouts of Western Washington

Films may be submitted by individuals, groups, or troops

Those who participate in one of Girl Scouts of Western Washington’s digital storytelling programs will be given priority entry in the film festival. You do not need to submit a video from the program you attend. The film you submit should still fit the video requirements.

2025 Film Festival Winners

Daisy, Brownie, and Junior (Grades K–5) Winners

Comedy: Lights, Camera…Oops! Jennika G

Drama: Rith Sovandalin: Her Story & Sisters of Code By Troop 41974

Animation: Kind Star By Mika C

PSA/Commercial: Sign It Now By Troop 43176

Mystery: The Cookie Monster By Troop 42514

Documentary: Rescue at Sea By Sierra M, Aurora M, and Coral M

Musical: Brownie Girl by Emilyn I

Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador (Grades 6–12) Winners

Drama: Allergic Reaction By Troop 42196

Animation: Cookies in Motion By Carla L

Comedy: TV Time By Kayla K

Action: Paws Of Power By Troop 42196

Horror/Mystery: The Corruption By Troop 41330

PSA/Commercial: The Great Cookie Adventure By Samantha S

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