Destination Lancaster • Student Creative Opportunity

🎬 SoCal Student Cinema Awards
Logo Contest Guidelines

Design an original logo that captures the excitement of the film industry in sunny Southern California while celebrating student creativity, storytelling, and film production.

One Submission Per Student or Team

Deadline: March 31

Producer: Destination Lancaster

How to Enter

Create an original logo that reflects the film industry in sunny Southern California and student film production.

            Festival Name
            SoCal Student Cinema Awards
          
            Producer Name
            Destination Lancaster
          
            Brand Standards
            Use only the approved colors and fonts shown below.

Final logo files must include logo specifications and color specifications in HEX, RGB, and CMYK formats.

Eligibility

Open to students in 9th through 12th grade
Individual or team submissions allowed
One submission per student/team

Original Work Only

Do not use copyrighted images, clip art, or existing logos. All designs must be original student work.

🎨 Approved Brand Colors

#003CA6
RGB(0, 60, 166)
CMYK(100, 64, 0, 35)

#004AAD
RGB(0, 74, 173)
CMYK(100, 57, 0, 32)

#F57F20
RGB(245, 127, 32)
CMYK(0, 48, 87, 4)

#53575A
RGB(83, 87, 90)
CMYK(8, 3, 0, 65)

#006CA9
RGB(0, 108, 169)
CMYK(100, 36, 0, 34)

#62AC5E
RGB(98, 172, 94)
CMYK(43, 0, 45, 33)

#002540
RGB(0, 37, 64)
CMYK(100, 42, 0, 75)

#E1822B
RGB(225, 130, 43)
CMYK(0, 42, 81, 12)

🔤 Approved Fonts

Anton

Norwester

Benedict

Nexa

📁 File Requirements

Accepted file types:
.ai, .psd, .png, .jpg, .pdf

✔ Full-color logo
✔ Black & white version
✔ Transparent background version
✔ Vector format (AI, EPS, SVG, or PDF)
✔ PNG with transparency
✔ A color spec sheet listing HEX, RGB, and CMYK values

🏆 Judging Criteria

Creativity & originality
Connection to film and Southern California
Readability and scalability (works small and large)
Effective use of color and typography
Overall visual impact and professionalism

🌟 Prize & Recognition

Be used as the official logo of the annual SoCal Student Cinema Awards
Appear on posters, programs, websites, social media, publications, and promotions
Receive credit on the official website www.socalstudentcinemaawards.com
Include special recognition at the awards event

⚖ Rights & Usage

By submitting, participants grant Destination Lancaster a non-exclusive license to use the logo as the official logo and for promotional purposes
Designers retain ownership of their work
Logos may be modified for printing, scaling, or color adjustments

📧 How to Submit

Prepare your files

Make sure your submission includes every required version of the logo and the color specification sheet.

Email your entry

Send your design to erivas@avhsd.org

Use this exact subject line

2026 SoCal Student Cinema Awards LOGO CONTEST

⏰ Submission Deadline

All entries must be received by March 31

Late submissions will not be considered.

🎬 SoCal Student Cinema AwardsLogo Contest Guidelines