Shaping the future of media in Santa Clarita Valley.

  • May 18: NextGen MediaMakers Festival

    A competitive outlet for the next generation while creating a networking & collaborative community around local experts involved in the media industry.

  • Meet the 2024 Entrants

    Nearly 40 entries forthe inagural competition!

    Check out the entrants here.

  • Meet the 2024 Sponsors & Judging Partners

    Industry-leading businesses, unions, civic organizations, studios, local news outlets, and more!

TIMELINE

December 2023

Submission Form Opens

April 12, 2024

Submission Form Closes

@ 8 p.m. PST

May 6, 2024

Finalists Announced

(this was extended from May 3, 2024)

May 18, 2024

Recognition Event 

& Celebration

OUR MISSION

The mission of the NextGen MediaMakers Festival is to provide a competitive outlet for students while creating a community around local professionals, businesses, and other organizations who are involved in the Santa Clarita Valley media industry.

VISION

The NextGen MediaMakers Festival aims to establish a support system and network for media professionals, businesses, and other organizations; and provide resources, events, classes & workshops, and more to create a shared knowledge database.