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October 28, 2026
Mobile Movie Makers Youth Film Festival & Competition (M3) Announces Its 2026 Festival at Georgia State University
A celebration of the next generation of mobile filmmakers, storytellers, content creators, and creative leaders.
Event Information
Atlanta, GA — Briana's Neighborhood Dare to Dream Foundation, Inc. announces the Mobile Movie Makers Youth Film Festival & Competition (M3), an innovative platform empowering middle and high school students to tell their stories through mobile filmmaking and digital media.
- What: Mobile Movie Makers Youth Film Festival & Competition (M3)
- When: Friday, November 13, 2026, 8:00 a.m.–5:15 p.m.
- Where: Georgia State University, Creative Media Industries Institute Building, 25 Park Pl NE, Atlanta, GA 30303
- Who: Student filmmakers, educators, industry professionals, corporate partners, content creators, and the media community
Why Attend
More than a film festival — M3 is a platform and pipeline connecting young storytellers to careers in film, television, digital media, sports, journalism, marketing, technology, and entertainment.
“We are creating a space where youth can see themselves not just as consumers of content, but as the next generation of creators, filmmakers, journalists, producers, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders. M3 gives them the chance to be part of that journey, exposed to the people, careers, experiences, and possibilities that can shape their futures.”
— Sahar Simmons, Founder, Briana's Neighborhood Dare to Dream Foundation and Mobile Movie Makers Youth Film Festival & Competition
What Students Can Expect
Real Talk with Real Pros
Panels, discussions, and workshops with working professionals from film, television, media, sports, technology, marketing, and entertainment.
A Front-Row Seat to the Industry
Hands-on insight into roles behind and in front of the camera, from producing and directing to journalism, cinematography, and emerging technology.
Get in the Crew
Students on the M3 Youth Film Crew get hands-on experience in production, event coverage, interviewing, and digital storytelling.
Hands-On, All Day
Interactive stations and experiences where students engage directly with technology, creativity, and the professionals shaping their future.
About M3
M3 creates opportunities for students across Georgia while expanding its reach to young creators nationwide. It meets today's students where they already are, using smartphones and accessible technology to tell stories, document their communities, and reach global audiences.
The festival provides structure, mentorship, and exposure to turn student creativity into real skills and career opportunities, connecting students with industry professionals, educators, media organizations, technology leaders, and corporate partners.
About Briana's Neighborhood Dare to Dream Foundation, Inc.
Briana's Neighborhood Dare to Dream Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit organization founded by Sahar Simmons dedicated to empowering young people to dream big and pursue their creative, academic, and professional potential.
Through initiatives like the Mobile Movie Makers Youth Film Festival & Competition (M3), the Foundation provides youth with mentorship, hands-on experience, and access to industry professionals, helping them build the skills and confidence to become the next generation of creators and leaders.
Get Involved
Students: Must register to attend the free festival.
Volunteers: Sign up to help make the day a success.
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
Ready to Join the Movement?
This platform is for all middle and high school students who want to learn more in the areas of music, TV/film, sports, technology, and AI.
Register to Attend