Yale in Hollywood Fest is an annual virtual film festival that showcases features and short films that have a Yale student, alumnus or staff in either the producing, directing, writing or starring role. The inauguration festival will have three programs over the course of three evenings. Attendance is free and worldwide.

We welcome films and media of all lengths and genres. For us, short films are defined as under 50 minutes. Feature films are defined as 50 minutes or over.

Awards & Prizes

Best Feature Film (50 mins and/or over)
Best Short Film (under 50 mins)
Best Short Short Film (under 3 mins)

Rules & Terms

Submission Fees are non-refundable. Films selection is discretionary to the festival organizers. Yale in Hollywood aspires to be diverse and inclusive in our programming.
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  • Olympia Stone

    We loved our experience with Yale in Hollywood! Highly recommend!!

    December 2025
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  • Nathaniel Dolquist

    Thank you for having us at the YIH Fest this year! It was another great year with amazing films and networking events, and the organizers are top-tier! Looking forward to submitting again with future work.

    December 2025
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  • Keith Rubin

    We had such a great time being a part of this year's YIH Fest! A really well-run festival and wonderful experience all around.

    December 2024
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  • Daniel Persitz

    Amazing festival and group of people organizing it - was honored to participate and would highly recommend!

    December 2024
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  • Kate Nowlin

    Wonderful fest--terrific experience all around!

    February 2024
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