FESTIVAL DETAILS:
Submission Deadline:
March 30, 2025 11:59 pm Global Entries
April 6, 2025 11:59 pm Local Entries
Festival Date:
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 11:00am-1:00pm
Submission Mediums:
•Fine Art
•Photography
•Graphic Design
•Short Film (no greater than 10 minutes in length)
•Global Film (no greater than 10 minutes in length)
***This year we are offering a special exhibition of global films. Filmmakers aged 12-25 may submit films for consideration. There will be no cash award for the winners in the global category.***
Submission Theme/Topic Choices:
We encourage filmmakers to explore issues that are most important to them and their community. Subjects explored in past festival include: mental health, climate change, immigrant experiences, justice reform, digital equity and more.
Grand Prize:
$500
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FAQ’s:
Who can participate?
•Media Artists from across the DC/MD/VA region are invited to participate in the competition. Those who do not live in the region will be disqualified.
•Submissions are grouped by age:
- Middle School Students
- High School Students
- Young Adults (18-25)
To submit your film via FilmFreeway:
•Please ensure your submission is exported at the highest quality possible.
•If a password is required to view your submission, make sure the password is included in your description.
To submit your photographs, graphic design or fine art:
•Email your submission to festivalmanager@youthmediamd.org
•Ensure that the images are in high resolution and in either jpg or png format.
You can submit the following types of work:
•Short films (documentary, narrative, animated or experimental)
•Photography
•Fine art
•Graphic design
How many submissions can I make?
•Individuals are limited to submitting only one piece for one category and age group.
How long can the video be?
•Minimum length for films is 1 minute.
•The maximum length for films is 10 minutes.
When will I hear back about my submission?
•Participants will be notified of acceptance no later than Friday, April 25th.
If you have additional questions, please contact us at info@youthmediamd.org
GOOD LUCK!