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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  • Kate Nowlin

    Wonderful fest--terrific experience all around!

    February 2024
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  • Laura Lionetta

    I had such a great experience with YIH! Expected nothing less from Yalies, but the event was so well organized, the awards ceremony ran like clockwork, and I really enjoyed listening to the remarks of the various filmmakers and judges. The networking at the Hollywood event was superb and made it one of my favorite events of the season. Thank you, Quentin and YIH !

    January 2024
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  • Nick Fraser

    Enjoyed our time here! Thank you so much to the Yale In Hollywood Film Fest for playing "He Was Hope"!

    January 2023
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  • Yulia Tryzam

    A festival that is finding its way. I'm sure they'll improve the quality soon.

    January 2022
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