Ideas for exhibits recommended for school culture festivals. Film screenings, too.
When it comes to school festival attractions, many classes run food stalls or stage performances, but some also host classroom exhibitions or screen videos!
The biggest appeal of exhibition-style attractions is that once everything is prepared by the day of the event, they’re easy to run—mostly just guiding visitors.
In this article, we’ll introduce recommended ideas for school festival exhibits!
We’ve picked out not only classic creations and video projects, but also photo-worthy pieces and ideas that are likely to generate buzz.
Use these as inspiration and create wonderful works to put on display!
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Ideas for recommended exhibits for school culture festivals. Including screening works (91–100)
Scenes on the day of the school festival
This is a video that directly conveys how enjoyable the festival day was—the time and the space.
Since it’s difficult to play during the event itself, it would be clearer to show it at the closing ceremony or the after-party, as a way to look back.
Because it compiles the most memorable scenes from the day, choosing which parts to include is a key point.
You may also need a quick editing pace to have it ready in time to wrap up the festival.
By letting viewers fully feel the excitement from the preparation period through the main event, it will likely leave lasting memories in their hearts.
reverse playback video
This is a curious video that uses reverse playback.
You can easily create effects that look like superpowers—like a drawing appearing as you ‘erase’ a blackboard, or pulling a ball toward your hand—which is part of the fun.
If you pay attention to subtle, incidental movements like changes in facial expression that aren’t the main action, you can make the video feel more natural.
Even simple actions take on a mysterious vibe when reversed, so choosing which actions to use is important.
Miniature-style video
How about creating a miniature-style video that will make people ask, “How did you shoot that?” This time, we’re introducing how to use the Miniature Effect in the popular video editing software Filmora to make objects in your footage look like tiny models.
By applying blur to simulate a shallow depth of field, you can achieve a miniature look.
It even gives off a charming, diorama-like vibe.
Since the software is easy for beginners to use, try filming footage you’d like to miniaturize—such as drone shots—and give editing a go.
Recipe introduction video
How about creating videos that explain cooking recipes, a genre that’s also very popular on YouTube? It’s important to clearly convey the steps and your own recipes, and to make viewers feel like they want to eat or try making the dish themselves.
If you’re serving food at a school festival, it’s also a great idea to make content that explains how it’s prepared to create a sense of familiarity.
The presenter’s speaking style is an essential element for enhancing the video, and including a slight hook that makes viewers wonder whether something truly delicious will be completed can be a key factor in drawing them into the video.
science museum
How about turning the classroom into a space that feels like a science museum? You could display hands-on experimental devices—like an air cannon often featured on TV science shows—that can be made with simple crafts, and let visitors touch and enjoy them, which would likely create a lively atmosphere.
Of course, don’t stop there: also prepare displays that summarize the principles and scientific explanations on poster paper.
Instead of just one exhibit, compile and display reports on other topics too, such as plant research or astronomy.
Put it all together, and you’ll have your very own homemade science museum.
shadow art
At first glance, it’s an unrecognizable object, but when you shine a light on it… the shadow cast behind it takes on a familiar shape! That’s shadow art.
The object you make isn’t the artwork itself; it’s only when you illuminate it and create a shadow that the piece is complete—a wonderfully artistic idea.
It doesn’t seem easy to make, but that’s exactly what makes it rewarding, isn’t it? Have everyone in the class create several pieces and decorate the classroom walls with beautiful shadows.
optical fiber tree
You can create simple illuminations using LEDs and fiber optic cables.
They make beautiful decorations, so small children will be delighted to see them, and they’re also great as a STEM-style academic exhibit that includes an explanation of the principles.