"Troy United Theatre" by Alex John Wingblad, Athens High School | 2026 Mosaic Mobile Top 5
Mosaic Film Experience celebrated the winners of its 2026 Mosaic Mobile short film competition during the 15th annual Mosaic Event on November 5 at Celebration Cinema GR North.
Mosaic Mobile challenges Michigan high school students to create original short films using only their mobile devices. Students must tell a compelling story in just two to three minutes while incorporating an annual theme, prop and saying. The requirements are intentionally open-ended, encouraging students to explore their creativity and share their unique perspectives.
This year’s creative requirements included:
Theme: Creating Change
Prop: String or Yarn
Saying: “Through art, we see each other”
Congratulations to the 2026 Winners:
First Place: “The Butterfly,” - Paris Baker, Byron Center High School
Second Place: “Red String,” - Maya Barris, East Grand Rapids High School
Third Place: “Art Club,” - Max Yoder, Jana Kalumbula, City High Middle School
In addition to the three winners, we’re proud to recognize two outstanding films that rounded out this year’s top five:
Finalist: “Still Here,” - Arianna Sandra De Anda, Wyoming High School
Finalist: “Troy United Theatre,” - Alex John Wingblad, Athens High School
The winning films were screened during the Mosaic Event, giving student filmmakers an opportunity to share their work with hundreds of their peers and educators as well as creative industry professionals from across the country. Each year, Mosaic Mobile awards more than $2,000 in cash prizes while encouraging young people to develop their storytelling skills, explore creative careers and discover the power of their voices.
Watch the 2026 winning films on the Mosaic Film Experience YouTube channel.
Congratulations to this year’s winners and all the students who participated in Mosaic Mobile!