Youth Takeover Film Festival (YTFF)
The Youth Takeover Film Festival (YTFF) is a pop-up film festival dedicated to celebrating young filmmakers and their creative storytelling. This competition is open to youth filmmakers aged 18-30, with submissions also accepted from those under 18. YTFF provides a stage for emerging voices in film to share their work with a wider audience.
YTFF features six award categories and welcomes a diverse range of films, including short films, documentaries, animations, experimental pieces, comedies, and dramas.
The festival includes an online public voting portal, allowing audiences to engage with and support young filmmakers from anywhere.
HOW TO ENTER THE YTFF
🎬 Who Can Submit? Youth filmmakers aged 18-30 (those under 18 are also welcome to submit).
📅 Submission Deadline: February 14
🎭 Accepted Genres: Short films, documentaries, animations, experimental films, comedies, and dramas.
⏳ Film Length: Maximum 60 minutes
💰 Entry Fee: Free
📍 Submission Platform: FilmFreeway
Awards & Categories
YTFF recognizes outstanding filmmaking in the following categories:
🏆 Best Short Film (Overall Best Film) – Any genre, awarded for the best overall production, storytelling, and impact.
🎥 Best Documentary – Highlighting real-life stories, social issues, or educational films.
🎨 Best Animation – Including stop-motion, hand-drawn, digital, or mixed-media animation.
🎭 Best Experimental Film – Unique, abstract, or unconventional storytelling.
😂 Best Comedy – Fun, lighthearted, and entertaining films.
🎬 Best Drama – Emotional, deep storytelling with strong characters.
🏅 Prizes: Sponsored by Frontlines (Prizes TBD) | Trophies