Wizards of Waverly Place‘s Jennifer Stone is involved with a sweet new filmmaking competition, sponsored by Sprite! Sprite Refreshing Films has selected talented young screenwriters, directors and editors from across the country to produce six short films, each representing a different city. These films then go head-to-head for your votes and you get to choose which one will be screened at a major film festival!

Jen stars in the film for her hometown, Dallas, Texas, titled Fresh Studio. Jen plays a college student who decides to start a video competition in favor of banning Valentine’s Day. Sounds so fun, we can’t wait to see it!

Popstar! got to chat with Jen and hear more about her experience with Sprite Refreshing Films!

Popstar!: How did you get involved with Sprite Refreshing Films?

Jennifer: Sprite Refreshing Films was brought to my attention and I thought, “What a wonderful program!” It basically gives kids the opportunity I was lucky enough to receive when I was a kid just getting into the business. How could I not be involved in something like this?

In what ways is it exciting or inspirational to be a part of something that is encouraging creativity in young people?

It was exciting working with these kids, because among them could be the next generation of epic filmmakers. The potential in the room was thrilling to be around!

Is there a different energy involved on set when working with a young, still-aspiring crew?

Totally! The environment is much more relaxed and there is also a genuine quality when you’re working with such a young crew. They are doing this for no other reason than because they love it.

Can you tell me a little about your involvement with Fresh Studio? What’s it about and who do you play?

Fresh Studio is a short about rival video blog broadcasts at a college. I play Maddy, who decides to do a video petitioning on banning Valentine’s day.

For more about Sprite Refreshing Films, head to their Web site! You can start voting for Fresh Studio on April 12!