The NRV Youth Film Festival is based in Blacksburg, but is open to all of those who reside in the New River Valley. The festival has been put together by a combination of efforts by both staff and teachers at Blacksburg High School with support from the Lyric Theater. We wish to showcase an art-form that is not very active in the area and attract those who have a fondness for it. The art of cinema is a very complicated yet beautiful one. It combines multiple kinds of other art-forms within itself in order to express emotions few others can recreate. We are here to celebrate those coming of age who wish to participate in such an art and contribute to its existence in the New River Valley and beyond.

Awards & Prizes

Best Foreign Narrative Film
Best NRV Narrative Film
Best Foreign Experimental Film
Best NRV Experimental Film
Best Documentary Film
Best Film

Rules & Terms

-This year, we will extend the maximum film length to 15 minutes.
-No graphic violence or gore
-No lewd language or imagery
-No offensive language or imagery
-No nudity
-Your attendance is highly recommended, but there will be a Facebook livestream if you are not able to attend.
-Must be a young and upcoming filmmaker (teens and early twenties)
-Click here for more details: https://nrvyouthfilms.org/

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  • Amin Yekta

    Even though it was over Online, during COVID-19, I still found it thrilling and exciting as the communication with the Director, Diego was great and the quality of the festival was great too as looking at films through the computer was top-notch. Networking is included in that quality which was outstanding as many other festivals are still having trouble networking the films over Facebook or other types of medium. The hospitality and with consistent help from Diego was excellent.

    Winning best international narrative and partaking in the festival was one of the greatest accomplishments I ever took.

    Thanks once again Diego and the NRV Youth Film Festival.

    August 2021
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