The FilmNOW Festival was founded in 2015 with a mission to guide young people to the art of filmmaking. FilmNOW offers local high school students from all over the tri-state region the chance to submit original short films to be juried by a panel of industry experts. With more than 500 submissions considered in its first six years, Film Now has succeeded in growing a diverse and talented community of filmmakers.
Currently under the operation of The Ambler Theater, which is a community based nonprofit movie theater whose mission is to cultivate and curate films with artistic merit.
Both FilmNOW & The Ambler Theater believe that displaying the works of local filmmakers and artists creates a stronger bond with the audience.
Our jury of industry professionals will select First, Second, and Third-Place winners in Narrative, Documentary, Animation & Experimental. Plus one overall cash prize for our Aspire Award (Excellence in Visual & Technical Achievement), as well as one overall Jury Award winner selected.
First Place: $300
Second Place: $200
Third Place: $100
Aspire Award (Excellence in Visual & Technical Achievement): $200
Jury Award: $200