A student film competition will judge entries on their emotional appeal as well as technical merits.

The Rose City Film Award promises cash and in-kind prizes to help beginning filmmakers. The competition is open to students 18 years of age or older attending school in Windsor-Essex, Chatham Kent, Sarnia-Lambton, or London-Middlesex.

It is sponsored by Gear House Windsor and Canadian Arts Productions in partnership with the Windsor Endowment for the Arts.

The deadline to enter is Sunday, Aug. 28. Find more details on submissions, eligibility, prizes, and judging criteria on the contest website.