BexarFest has wrapped up another year of highlighting local high school students who collaborated with nonprofits to create videos and public service announcements to impact the San Antonio community.
The winners in various categories, from the People’s Choice Award to Best Sound, have been announced. Here is the list:
- Best Cinematography – Somerset High School
- Best Editing – East Central High School
- Best Sound – Harlandale High School
- Best Storytelling – Jefferson High School
- Most Creative – LEE High School
- Best Picture – Somerset High School
- Best Graphic Design – Judson Early College Academy (JECA)
- Best Animation – Southwest Legacy High School
- Best Photo Collection – Communication Arts High School, Team Sabogal
- Best Original Music – JECA
- Best BTS – Veterans Memorial High School
- Astound Scholarship, $1500 – Maya Kluger from STEM Academy at LEE High School
- Best Portfolio – JECA
BexarFest is not just another rock concert, food festival, or pop-up market. It represents a unique partnership between students and local nonprofits, allowing young filmmakers to gain real-world experience while supporting important causes.
Students have dedicated months to producing videos that nonprofits can utilize in their marketing efforts. As the awards night approaches, the excitement among the students is palpable.
One group from Stevens High School is focusing on mental health awareness for the Alamo Area Teen Suicide Prevention Coalition.
One student shared, “I feel like a lot of people deal with mental health issues and don’t know how to deal with them.” This sentiment underscores the importance of their project and its potential impact.
Meanwhile, students from Harlandale High School had the opportunity to witness a live performance of “The Nutcracker” by the San Antonio Dance Company.
One student expressed their admiration, stating, “The main dancers were really nice, cool, and very inspirational. Seeing that up close in person, it also was really awesome.”
As the students prepare for the awards night on Wednesday, many reflect on their aspirations in film and media. A Stevens student remarked, “I definitely want to get into college and study film. Editing is really fun. It’s like a puzzle piece.” Another shared their admiration for Greta Gerwig’s work, saying, “Definitely ‘Little Women’ by Greta Gerwig. That movie is beautiful.”
The red carpet awaits, and the students’ hard work will be recognized in 15 categories, including best cinematography, storytelling and best animation.
As the event draws near, excitement builds among the students. One Harlandale student noted, “We worked really hard to put this all together,” while another added, “I’m really excited for their reaction.”
The BexarFest awards ceremony is on April 2 at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts. To view the KSAT broadcast of the awards ceremony, click here.
Read more BexarFest coverage from KSAT:
- Southwest Legacy High School students prepare BexarFest project
- Harlandale students set to premiere inspiring video for SA Dance for BexarFest
- Stevens High School students tackle Mental Health Awareness in BexarFest Project
- Girls on the Run Bexar County, SAISD’s Advanced Learning Academy students team up for BexarFest
