The USED Youth Film Festival aims to provide talented filmmakers with a platform and an audience, enabling them to share their work with film enthusiasts and gain the recognition they deserve from around the world.

Enjoy an unforgettable evening at our Central London theatre, featuring a curated selection of exceptional films, as well as the opportunity to connect with fellow attendees at the event.

Before submitting your project, we encourage you to visit our website to learn more about this specific event.

We present the winner of each category with an intangible reward, accompanied by a formal letter from the USED Youth Film Festival.

Overview:

Category A: Best Short Film
You are encouraged to submit your original short film to this category if it has a duration of under 35 minutes. Please do not submit films that exceed the specified time limit without obtaining prior permission from the programming team.

Category B: Best Feature Film
You are encouraged to submit your original feature film to this category if it has a duration of under 95 minutes. Please do not submit films that exceed the specified time limit without obtaining prior permission from the programming team.

Category C: Best Actor
You are encouraged to submit your original film to this category if it has a duration of under 85 minutes. This category awards only one actor. Please do not submit films that exceed the time limit without obtaining prior permission from the programming team.

Category D: Best Budget Film
You are encouraged to submit your original budget film to this category if it has a duration of under 45 minutes. The Best Budget Film category is open to all films that have been produced without a budget. Please note that we can select only two films from this category. Please do not submit films that exceed the specified time limit without obtaining prior permission from the programming team. Feedback cannot be provided in the case of rejection for this category.

The Event:

Guest List: If your film is selected for screening at the festival, you will receive an invitation for two individuals. Please note that any additional guests will be required to purchase their own tickets.

Age Restrictions: There is no age limit to attend the festival; however, guests must adhere to the age classification system for each film.

Entry Refusal: Our staff reserves the right to withdraw your ticket at any time during or before the event. Please be respectful towards our staff.

Terms and Conditions:

The judgment of the USED Youth Film Festival is final. A copy of the judging report will be provided only upon request and may take up to 45 days to process. To request feedback, kindly send an email to info@usedyouth.com with your film tracking number in the subject line.

SEC(1): If your film is selected to be featured in the USED Youth Film Festival, you will receive an acceptance email and will be asked to provide a digital transfer of your film. The file must be collected by the date specified in the acceptance email; otherwise, your film may be disqualified.

By submitting your film, you grant consent to the USED Youth Film Festival and USD Studios LLC to promote your digital work online and across our social media platforms. You may withdraw your permission by emailing info@usedyouth.com.

Please note that our festival may be recorded and photographed for commercial purposes, which will not interfere with the festival. By attending the festival, you grant consent for your image and/or picture to be taken.

SEC(2): Please be aware that the USED Youth Film Festival may restrict the viewing of your film to certain age groups if we believe that your film may not be suitable for a general audience.

The USED Youth Film Festival Age Classification System:

U: Appropriate for a general audience
12: Recommended for guests over the age of 12
16: Recommended for guests over the age of 16
R: Restricted viewing for guests under 18
Films containing any of the following materials will NOT be selected for screening at the USED Youth Film Festival, and no refunds will be issued:

Real violence
Real sexual abuse
Real child endangerment or child abuse
Pornography
Animal cruelty or animal abuse
This includes documentaries depicting any of the above.

SEC(3): Your film must be exported in the following formats: MP4 or MOV. In certain circumstances, you may also send us a .prproj file.

SEC(4): USED Youth Film Festival reserves the right to disqualify films without a refund if the appropriate video format is not received.

SEC(5): By submitting a film, you agree that you own all rights to the film and its content, including, but not limited to, music, screenplay, characters, and any depiction of copyrighted materials.

Please note that if you submitted your film using the student fee, a student ID is required, and you will be asked to provide a copy of your student ID.