PENS TO LENS 2026 (08/15/2026)

Description

The Pens to Lens Student Screenwriting and Filmmaking Competition is returning for the 10th season in 2026!

With mistress of ceremonies Jaclyn Friedlander and red-carpet photos with Darrell Hoemann Photography.

Pens to Lens is a K-12 student screenwriting competition organized in collaboration with 40 North, Champaign Movie Makers, Champaign Urbana Design Organization (CUDO), and the Champaign Park District.

Local youth write scripts and area filmmakers pick their favorites to produce as actual short films and designers create movie posters for selected scripts.

The completed films and posters are presented to the community in a red-carpet event that honors these talented young screenwriters.

Program runtime is approximately 2hrs.

For more visit: www.penstolens.com

Volunteer dress code: black pants, white shirt, close-toed shoes


Sat, Aug. 15th

Volunteer Arrival Time - 1:30p

Doors open at 2:00p / Show starts at 3:00p


Volunteers will be assigned to roles such as:

Bag Check

Ticket Taking

Ushering


First time volunteering? No worries! Here's what you need to know

  • Our address is 203 W. Park Ave Champaign, IL 61820. Please enter through the front entrance.

  • Parking is available at meters, weekends are free. Parking is also available in Hickory lot after 5pm on Weekdays and after 12pm on weekends.

    • Parking in the church lot and Eden's lot is strictly prohibited.

  • Let us know you’re here! Find a VT staffer once you’ve arrived and we will direct you to our conference room so you can sign in for your shift via a wall-mounted iPad.
  • Once you grab a signature VT vest, enjoy any snacks and beverages before the volunteer event orientation!

Event Contact
Mitch Marlow
Operations Manager
Email: [email protected]

Virginia Theatre Box Office
Phone: 217-356-9063

Details

Get Connected Icon 13 and older
Get Connected Icon Is Family Friendly
Get Connected Icon Is Not Outdoors
Get Connected Icon Is Wheelchair Accessible

Location

Location Dot Shift 203 W. Park Ave
Champaign  61820

Shifts

Begins Registration Closes Duration Open Spots Respond
Sat Aug 15, 2026 @ 1:30pm
to 5:30pm CT
4.00 hours 24 of 30