YES (Young Emerging-Filmmakers Showcase) celebrates new and emerging filmmakers.

The program features films showcasing the work of current and recent graduates from colleges and universities nationwide as perhaps their first opportunity to present finished work to the general public.

Award finalists attend and participate in Festival activities, including a filmmaker's roundtable in September. A first-place prize of $1000.00 is awarded to one individual helping to fuel the winner’s next creative endeavor.

Rules & Eligibility: Entries are limited to either current students or recent graduates up to three years post-degree. All entries are non-fiction or documentary in nature and execution.

 

The Film should be no less than 5 minutes and no more than 25 minutes in duration. 

 

The Submission deadline is June 6, 2025.  
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Please fill out the form below and click Submit. We look forward to reviewing your submissions.