Young Emerging Showcase
YES (Young Emerging-Filmmakers Showcase) established in 2021, celebrates new and emerging filmmakers.
The YES program features films showcasing the work of current and recent graduates from colleges and universities as perhaps their first opportunity to present finished work to the general public.
YES Award finalists attend and participate in Festival activities, include a filmmakers 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 3 minutes and no more than 25 minutes in duration. The Submission deadline is May 18.
Please fill out the form below and click Submit. We look forward to reviewing your submissions.