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Step Right Up… Registration Is Open!

Step Right Up… Registration Is Open!

Registration is now open for the 2026 Carson Creepy Short Film Competition. Gather your team, sharpen your filmmaking skills, and get ready to create an original scary movie in just two weeks. Whether you bring us killer clowns, carnival creeps, or something completely unexpected, we can’t wait to see what nightmares you unleash!

The competition begins September 16 — register your team today!

C5: Carson City Classic Cinema Collective

C5: Carson City Classic Cinema Collective

Next Screening:

Superman: The Movie

Join us at Brewery Arts Center on Thursday, August 27th for Superman: The Movie. Doors at 7:00 PM, movie at 7:30 PM.

Help Bring Husband In-Laws to the Big Screen

Help Bring Husband In-Laws to the Big Screen

As the financial agent for Husband In-Laws, Silver State Storytellers is honored to help raise the funds needed to bring this Northern Nevada feature film to completion. Your tax-deductible donation directly supports local filmmakers and strengthens Nevada's creative community.

Lights, Camera, Smartphone: A Guide to Shooting Your Movie with a Cell Phone

In today’s digital age, filmmaking has become more accessible than ever before. With the power of modern smartphones, budding filmmakers can now create cinematic wonders on a shoestring budget. If you’re a first-time filmmaker eager to embark on your filmmaking journey using just your cell phone, you’re in the right place. In this blog post,

Film Competition Documents

Here are all the essential files you need for the Carson City Short Film Competitions. Your films MUST be submitted with all of the essential release forms or you will be subject to disqualification. Competition Rules Cast & Crew Release Form *Must be included with your film submission Location Release Form *Must be included with

Mark Twain Days Story Competiton

Welcome to the Silver State Storytellers Mark Twain Days Story Writing Competition! This is an exciting opportunity for all aspiring writers out there to showcase their creative skills and win a $100 Amazon gift card. To participate, all you need to do is write a story about Mark Twain or one of his characters and

Filmmaker Resources

Welcome to our filmmaking resources section! Here you’ll find a wide variety of tools and information to help you in your journey as a filmmaker. We understand the challenges that come with the creative process, so we’ve curated a collection of resources to make it easier for you. There’s plenty of open-source filmmaking software that

Silver State Storytellers at Carson City’s Mark Twain Days

Come meet our team at the Mark Twain Days Vendor Fair at Arlington Square in Carson City. Saturday and Sunday, April 22-23 ~ 10 a.m. ~ 4 p.m. Location: Corner of N. Carson St and Robinson Street. (Across the street from the Nugget and the Nevada State Museum) Find out about our upcoming competitions, education opportunities,