Lights, camera, action! The GSGI Girl Scout Film Festival invites Girl Scouts across Greater Iowa to explore the power of storytelling through film. Open to all levels, this exciting creative arts program empowers Girl Scouts to write, produce, and film their own short videos while building confidence, leadership, and technical skills.
Girl Scouts can participate by submitting an original short film, completing one of our virtual filmmaking programs to learn the basics of storytelling and production, or celebrating creative work at the Film Festival Showcase in June.
The festival features four categories:
- Comedy/Musical
- Drama
- Documentary
- PSA/Commercial.
Each divided by age level: Daisy – Juniors (K – 5 grades) and Cadette – Ambassador (6 – 12 grades). Two outstanding films from each category and age level will be selected to be shown at the Film Festival Showcase on June 13, 2026, in Des Moines.
More information about the showcase event and tickets will be available soon.
Submission Deadline
All films must be submitted by May 31, 2026.
Submit Your Film
Ready to submit? Complete the online submission form and upload your film using the link below:
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. Please avoid any sensitive material (violence, language, crude or dark themes). Please note: Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa 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.
- Avoid using brand names or logos in your film.
Who Can Enter
- Grades K–12
- Current and new members of Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa
- Films may be submitted by individuals, groups, or troops
Film Festival Categories
- Comedy/Musical
- Drama
- Documentary
- PSA/Commercial
Each category is divided by age levels: K–5 and 6–12. Two outstanding films from each category and age level will be selected to be shown at the Film Festival Showcase.
Support is provided by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Iowa Arts Council,
which exists within the Iowa Economic Development Authority.
Hosted By
- Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa
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Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa serves nearly 11,000 girls and 3,000 adults in 67 counties in Iowa, two counties in South Dakota, and one county in Nebraska.
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