Seeking films by young filmmakers!

Open to students in grades k-12, including home school students and those not enrolled in a film class.

The focus of our festival is on experimental cinema.
We will accept films of any genre, but preference will be given to experimental films.
Participating schools in New Mexico will receive free festival passes for participating students and teachers.

Rules & Terms

For young filmmakers under 18 years of age
Maximum run time is 10 minutes per submission
Submissions MUST include title, artist names, and end credits
Limit of three films per student
We will not accept films that depict violence or guns
Films that are not in English MUST include English subtitles
All entries must be submitted through FilmFreeway.
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  • before After

    Thank you for choosing the film sik.lus to be screened at this festival.

    April 2026
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  • Zeynab Gurbanova

    Thank you so much for all team. My short animated film "Black & White" was been selected to the Festival's Youth Lens Category and we were been so happy.
    Wish you all the best. Kind regards: Kovsar Gurban.

    April 2026
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  • Nadège Herrygers

    Merci pour l'organisation du festival et d'encourager de cette manière la création chez les jeunes.
    Bonne continuation!

    April 2025
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you for your thoughtful comments!

  • Elina Myshanych

    Thank you for selection of "Adult" to your festival, for the heartfelt paper letter and for your support of Ukraine!

    May 2024
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  • Goran Šporčić

    Really great films were shown here.

    May 2024
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    Response from festival:

    We were thrilled to show Three Colours! We heard some very positive responses from our live audience. Congratulations to Lana on this beautiful film, and THANK YOU for submitting!