The Aster Film Festival, formerly known as the Centrally Isolated Film Festival (CIFF), celebrates and connects emerging filmmakers who are pursuing post-secondary education. We welcome submissions from students from the U.S. across various disciplines, including narrative, documentary, animation, and experimental films, with a runtime of under 20 minutes.
Our two-day festival, held in-person in the vibrant community of Ithaca, NY, is curated by a dedicated team of Cornell University students. Films are carefully selected for screening, and a panel of non-student judges evaluates each submission, awarding the top films in their respective categories.
1st place (per category): $200
Audience award: $200
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