Hosted in collaboration with the City of San Antonio's World Heritage Office and Arts and Culture department, #FilmSA Contest is a film competition coordinated by the San Antonio Film Commission that is devoted to telling the story of the people, places, and shared experiences that make San Antonio a vibrant and celebrated city for visitors, residents, and filmmakers. In 2024, the UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy #FilmSA theme will focus on our local food system.

Expected outcomes: The contest’s purpose is to inspire youth to explore the art and craft of filmmaking while expanding their knowledge of and appreciation for San Antonio. Filmmakers will be entered into the age categories 14 – 17 years old and 18 – 21 years old. A total of four winners will receive $1,000.00 awards; two from each film category. The main objectives for the "Beyond the Plate: Exploring San Antonio's Food System" are: (1) To help filmmakers acquire a better knowledge of our local food system and why it is important to support our local food system, as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. (2) To allow filmmakers to understand the current challenges we have in our food system, such as food insecurity, climate change, or food consumption patterns and any related issues. (3) To allow filmmakers to understand ways our community can improve and support our local food system through awareness and education.

Target Audience: Residents

Partners: Government and others.