AMES, Iowa - The top 10 films produced by Iowa teens and preteens have been selected for the 2011 Iowa 4-H Film Festival. The films will be shown Friday, Aug. 12, 3:30-5:30 p.m., on the big screen in the 4-H Exhibits Building at the Iowa State Fair.

"We will show the top 10 films that were submitted by young Iowans and announce the category winners, first and second runners up and best of festival award. Also, the crowd will get to vote by text messaging for the People's Choice Award," said Karen Frank, 4-H special events coordinator.

The following film will be featured in the Iowa 4-H Film Festival.

Blue and Green by Arthur (Arthur Behnke, Scott County)

This year's sponsors for the Iowa 4-H Film Festival are KCWI 23, Traviss Audio/Video, Blank Park Zoo, G & L Clothing, Taco Johns and Stivers Ford.

For more information about the Film Festival check the website at http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/StateFair/filmfestival.htm or contact Holly Bignall (hbignall@iastate.edu) or Karen Frank (kmnaig@gmail.com).

 

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