VISION This Festival is held in of honor Rod Serling and his work, which has had a lasting influence on the television industry and media creation. The Festival seeks to inspire the next generation of filmmakers.
BIOGRAPHY
Rod Serling (1925-1975) is an American icon. An Emmy-award-winning writer and producer, he was best known for his role as creator and host of THE TWILIGHT ZONE. His innovative work, infused with a sense of moral responsibility and artistic integrity, maintains a cult status. A native of Binghamton, NY, Serling spent his final years as a professor at Ithaca College.
HISTORY
The Rod Serling Video Festival launched in 1995 and has welcomed hundreds of entries throughout the years. In 2014, Larry Kassan retired as Festival Founder & Director. WSKG Public Media assumed coordination responsibilities and the project was renamed.
VISIT
Visit Binghamton has compiled information about Rod Serling including a walking tour that retraces his steps in his hometown of Binghamton, NY.
2023 FESTIVAL ENTRY FORM
The Festival is held in partnership with Binghamton City School District’s Rod Serling School of Fine Arts, Broome County Forum Theatre, New York State Media Arts Teachers Association, the Rod Serling Memorial Foundation, Visit Binghamton, and the Serling family.
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2022 ROD SERLING FILM FESTIVAL WINNERS
2021 ROD SERLING FILM FESTIVAL WINNERS
2020 ROD SERLING FILM FESTIVAL WINNERS
2019 ROD SERLING FILM FESTIVAL WINNERS
2018 ROD SERLING FILM FESTIVAL WINNERS
2017 ROD SERLING FILM FESTIVAL WINNERS
2016 ROD SERLING FILM FESTIVAL WINNERS2015 ROD SERLING FILM FESTIVAL WINNERS
2014 ROD SERLING VIDEO FESTIVAL WINNERS2013 ROD SERLING VIDEO FESTIVAL WINNERS2012 ROD SERLING VIDEO FESTIVAL WINNERS
Special thanks to Anne Serling & Doug Sutton, Binghamton City School District's Rod Serling School of Fine Arts, Leslie Campbell, and the Judging Committee.
The WSKG Youth Voices initiative is sponsored by Toby Wollin and Darryl Wood and the Bert Santora Charitable Trust.