Fresno County
- Open to youth ages 12-24
- Deadline: Last day of the month
- Free to participate
- Amazon Gift Cards (up to $300)
- All art forms accepted (visual art, film, written works, TikTok, original music and more)
- Selected submissions featured on social media and virtual art gallery
- For additional information or to enter the contest, visit the contest page.
Monthly Prompt
Submit to Contest
For contest rules, submission category details, entry form
and other information visit the contest page. View art submitted by Fresno County Youth.
- Open to Middle, High School and College Students (12-25)
- Deadline: March 1, 2022
- Free to participate
- Cash prizes for youth (up to $1000)
- Regional winners advance to statewide round of judging
- Award Ceremony in May
Submission Categories
- Suicide Prevention
- Mental Health
- Through the Lens of Culture
- Walk in Our Shoes
- Animated Short
- Hope and Justice
Featured Film
For contest rules, submission category details, entry form and other information visit www.DirectingChangeCA.org
Fresno County Students Recognized for Mental health and Suicide Prevention Achievements
The Directing Change Program & Film Contest announced the regional finalists in the 10th annual student contest encouraging young people to create short films and about suicide prevention and mental health. First place finalists advanced to a statewide round of judging and statewide winners will be announced at the virtual award ceremony on May 17 at 7 PM.
- First Place Suicide Prevention – TIED: Fresno High School “Call Me” (Advancing to statewide round of judging)
- First Place Suicide Prevention – TIED: Clovis East High School “It’s Okay To Not Be Okay” (Advancing to statewide round of judging)
You are not alone. If you are concerned for a friend or yourself, call the Central Valley Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7 at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text TEEN to 839863 (from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. PST) for anonymous support for teenagers provided by Teen Line
