Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning is excited to announce "10 Minute Film Festival"! All NYC-based filmmakers (priority to Queens-based artists of color) can submit a film of up to 10 minutes in length.

A three-member jury will pick 10 films that will be screened live at Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning, awarding a first place ($100) and second place prize ($750); we’ll have an audience pick ($750) as well.

This in person event will feature screenings of each short film, followed by a brief live Q&A with the filmmakers. Finally, award winners and prizes will be announced at the end.

First place $1000
Second place $750
Audience award $750

Film must be 10 minutes or less. Filmmakers MUST be NYC based

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  • Juli Sasaki

    Amazing, community-oriented film festival! Looking forward to next year.

    May 2023