Youth Voices. Real Stories.
Every Story Shifts the Frame.
A student-led film festival celebrating stories about equality, opportunity, and representation.
THE STORY THAT INSPIRED EQUAL FRAME
Equal Frame Film Festival was inspired by student storytelling that explores fairness, opportunity, and representation.
Equal on Paper, a student documentary created for the C-SPAN StudentCam competition, examines equality in athletics and the legacy of Title IX. Stories like this remind us how powerful youth voices can be.
(This film is not part of the festival competition but helped inspire the creation of Equal Frame Film Festival.)
WHY EQUAL FRAME
Equal Frame Film Festival celebrates student filmmakers who are telling stories about fairness, opportunity, and representation.
We believe film has the power to challenge assumptions, amplify unheard voices, and spark meaningful conversations. Equal Frame exists to give young storytellers a platform to share their perspectives and shift the frame on issues that matter.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We welcome short films from student filmmakers that explore issues shaping the world around them. Films may focus on topics such as:
equality and opportunity
community stories and social issues
identity and belonging
sports and youth culture
stories that challenge assumptions or spark conversation
Documentary, narrative, and experimental films are all welcome.
FESTIVAL DETAILS
Equal Frame Film Festival will take place at the Huntington Beach Public Library.
The event will feature student films that explore themes of equality, opportunity, and representation, followed by conversation and community discussion.
We invite students, families, educators, and community members to attend and support young filmmakers.
MEET THE FOUNDERS
Malia Kunimura
Malia is a student filmmaker interested in stories about equality, sports, and opportunity. Her documentary Equal on Paper explores Title IX and the impact of gender equity in athletics.
Co-Founder
Britney Sherman
Britney is passionate about storytelling that amplifies youth voices and explores social issues through film. She believes storytelling can help people better understand different perspectives.
Co-Founder