Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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The Film Festival is held the last weekend of July. We have an opening and closing event as well as screenings around various venues in Flint. Check our website for more information on locations as the Festival approaches. All films will be available for viewing during that time on our YouTube channel and the Awards Show website.
To enter the Flint Youth Film Festival you must be between 13-25 and living in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan, and/or the United States. Any films submitted for consideration must have been made within the last two years.
Film submissions are accepted via FilmFreeway.
If there are any questions or concerns feel free to ask us.
Submissions are accepted until Sunday, March 10, 2024, 11:59 PM EST.
Our Opening and Closing Ceremonies are held in person in Flint. Our Awards show goes live on our YouTube channel on the Saturday of our Festival.
Yes. Films that win any prize as part of the Flint Youth Film Festival will be screened in the Media Gallery at the Flint Institute of Arts. This is an important asset to your resume as an artist and for entrance into college, art or film school.
Entrants who have participated in our festival have had films win prizes at other festivals, such as Michael Moore's Traverse City Film Festival. Some participants have gone on to earn a student EMMY. Others have gone on to attend film programs at NYU and the Maryland Institute College of Art, both with widely recognized programs and alumni. Additional participants are working on their college degrees closer to home as well as working in area media.
The judges for the Festival are made up of various young and old media professionals (directors, producers, editors, videographers, writers, etc.) from across the United States as well as some international professionals as well.
The judges also provide entrants with feedback for their film.
Yes, we award cash prizes to our top awards. Those include the Heart Award, the Industry Award. and the Audience Choice Award.
Yes we do! We have workshops that benefit all ages and a variety of topics. Good for newbies to the world of film as well as some with a little more experience. Click here for WORKSHOPS
We are always looking for volunteers and interns to join our team and help us do outreach and get things done for the Festival. If you're interested send us a message here or email us at flintyouthfilmfestival@gmail.com and we'll work on setting up a meeting to see if you're a good fit.