Celebrate the future of film at the annual Teen Indie Awards where we will announce all of our festival winners and give away over $500,000 in prizes and scholarships!
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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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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?
Witness the future of film in the heart of New York City! We will be screening all of our 2025 Official Selections at the AMC Empire 25 Theaters in Times Square.
Check out the Screening Schedule HERE
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Enjoy the full lineup of NYC Film Invitational Films that were created during the week prior ON LOCATION in New York City!
Learn from industry insiders and professionals during our Workshop series.
For more information visit: www.hsfilmfest.com/2025-workshops
During our Best of Fest Screenings we will screen some of the very best films that the 2025 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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Witness the future of film in the heart of New York City! We will be screening all of our 2025 Official Selections at the AMC Empire 25 Theaters in Times Square.
Check out the Screening Schedule HERE
Get your Elite All-Access Pass now: hsfilmfest.com/tickets
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
Feel free to review Citycruises Know Before You Go guide for everything you need to know about getting to the cruise that is departing from Pier 15.
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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!
2025 Competitions Include:
The Complete Film Invitational Experience
Claustrophobic Creativity
