February 8, by Betsy Bird Leave a Comment. Why, only a yearly video contest we started right on this very blog in which young filmmakers 18 and under worldwide create short movies that tell the entire stories of Newbery-winning books in just a few minutes!
And adult help is okay. Weird and creative twists are encouraged! Check out the above movie of Bridge to Terabithia , which tells the story not from the point of view of Jess and Leslie, but rather the odd monsters who inhabit the imaginary land of Terabithia.
S Department of Health and Human Services? These raucous events are hosted by me, James Kennedy founder of the Second Newbery and author of the YA fantasy The Order of Odd-Fish and other books along with other bestselling and award-winning authors.
Best of all, the shows are FREE! Get your FREE tickets here. Budding filmmakers! My co-host and I always kick off the show with a goofy skit. As you can see, we have a great time at the Second Newbery screenings, and so does the audience!
You should come! Okay, one last movie before I go. As for the Pirates of the Caribbean -style swordfight at the climax. Want to see more bangers like these? Interested in participating in the Second Newbery next year? You can find complete information at the Second Newbery website here, including contest rules, the best movie submissions from the past , and even help on how to make your own Second Newbery for first-time filmmakers!
