2024 NYC Film Invitational
Oct
16
to Oct 18

2024 NYC Film Invitational

The AAHSFF Film Invitational is the world’s premier, on-site student filmmaking competition - An authentic, real-world production experience for student filmmakers and video production programs - your chance to “crew up” and produce a short film in just 10 weeks. We believe that the best classroom is a film set, and our Film Invitational Competitions provide participants with an unparalleled chance to productively collaborate, improve their craft and test their skills while competing against student teams from around the world. 

At the heart of all of our competition options is the pre-production process, enabling teams to fully embrace the most essential phase of production, and helping you create your best possible submission once on-set in New York City. Simply put: Competing in the Film Invitational is a team-building, tech-fueled, creative experience like no other!

2024 Competitions Include:

  • The Complete Film Invitational Experience

  • Claustrophobic Creativity

  • Brand Marketing Challenge

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High Line Photo Walk
Oct
18
5:00 PM17:00

High Line Photo Walk

Welcome to the 2024 Photo Walk Challenge taking place on The High Line! This is the official kick-off event of our festival weekend: Your chance to explore a unique and magical New York City landmark while testing your creative photography talents. And, just like the High Line, our 2024 “challenge” is FREE!

The Challenge: Explore the wonderful diversity of the Highline’s architecture, art, and natural landscapes while capturing the experience with your camera.

Full Details HERE

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Opening Night Hudson River Dinner Cruise
Oct
18
6:30 PM18:30

Opening Night Hudson River Dinner Cruise

Kick off the festival weekend right with our Opening Night Party and Networking Event sailing around Manhattan on the Hudson River! This event is for Elite All-Access Pass holders or those who purchased tickets specifically for the dinner cruise. If you have a general All-Access pass, you may purchase admission to the dinner cruise while supplies last.

THIS EVENT IS GOING TO SELL OUT, SECURE YOUR ELITE ALL-ACCESS PASS NOW: hsfilmfest.com/tickets

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Technology Showcase
Oct
19
9:30 AM09:30

Technology Showcase

Check out the newest of the new from our partners, soon to be announced! Get your hands on the tech and talk to representatives about what's new in the film industry!

Get your Elite All-Access Pass now: hsfilmfest.com/tickets

Interested in participating in this event? Contact info@aahsff.com to explore festival integration opportunities.

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Educator Breakfast
Oct
19
9:30 AM09:30

Educator Breakfast

ONLY FOR TEACHERS AND/OR SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS
Get charged up for the day while mingling with fellow educators and learning about the exciting programming AAHSFF has to support your film program! Coffee and pastries will be provided. Located on Floor 6M at the AMC Theater (accessible by elevator only).

Get your Elite All-Access Pass now: hsfilmfest.com/tickets

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2024 College Fair & Free Lunch
Oct
19
12:00 PM12:00

2024 College Fair & Free Lunch

Join us at the nation's largest film and media arts college fair! Take some time to check out each school and their unique approach to film and media education. All participants will receive a free lunch after exiting the college fair. For a list of participating colleges please visit our College Corner.

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2024 Best of Fest Screenings
Oct
19
8:00 PM20:00

2024 Best of Fest Screenings

During our Best of Fest Screenings we will screen some of the very best films that the 2024 All American High School Film Festival has to offer. Not all films in this screening will win awards, but a little birdie told me that some might... BOF is divided into three different 2 hour screenings all first, come - first, served. But don't worry, they are all outstanding!

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Educator Breakfast
Oct
20
9:30 AM09:30

Educator Breakfast

ONLY FOR TEACHERS AND/OR SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS
Get charged up for the day while mingling with fellow educators and learning about the exciting programming AAHSFF has to support your film program! Coffee and pastries will be provided. Located on Floor 6M at the AMC Theater (accessible by elevator only).

Get your Elite All-Access Pass now: hsfilmfest.com/tickets

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"Pizza & Professionals" Networking Event - Presented by SMPTE
Oct
20
12:00 PM12:00

"Pizza & Professionals" Networking Event - Presented by SMPTE

Mark your calendars for an event you won't want to miss! The Society of Motion Picture & Television Engineers (SMPTE) is thrilled to present "Pizza & Professionals," a premier networking event designed specifically for budding filmmakers, technology lovers, and anyone passionate about the world of motion pictures and television.

This event is an unparalleled opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, learn from industry professionals behind the latest technology, and get a leg up on your future in the entertainment industry. Plus, who can resist the allure of free pizza?

Presented by:

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Bus Transportation to Kings Theatre
Oct
20
5:00 PM17:00

Bus Transportation to Kings Theatre

Attendees with bus passes will begin boarding our reserved coach buses for round trip transportation to and from the Tindies at Kings Theatre in Flatbush, Brooklyn.

There will be the option to purchase tickets for a seat on a chartered bus that will take you from the New York Hilton Midtown Hotel (1335 6th Ave, New York, NY) to The Kings Theatre for the Teen Indie Awards.

BUS PASSES MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE. DEADLINE TO PURCHASE IS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND

Get your bus pass now: hsfilmfest.com/tickets

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2024 Teen Indie Awards Red Carpet Event
Oct
20
6:00 PM18:00

2024 Teen Indie Awards Red Carpet Event

The festival weekend all leads up to this... the annual Teen Indie Awards Show and Red Carpet. Walk the Red Carpet with your friends and family and then sit back and cross your fingers.

BUS PASSES MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE. DEADLINE TO PURCHASE IS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND

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