Vote for the 2026 Audience Award

Every film screening this weekend earned its place — selected from the most competitive submission pool in festival history. One of them takes home the Audience Award, and that one is entirely up to you.

How to vote

Watch the films, pick the one that stayed with you, and submit your vote using the form below. One vote per person. Voting closes at 3PM, and the winner is announced live at the Teen Indie Awards on Sunday, October 18 at Kings Theatre in Brooklyn.

What the winner receives

• $1,000 rental credit from Lensrentals
• $250 Hunt's Photo & Video gift card
• 1-Year Unlimited All Access subscription from Storyblocks
• An Official 2026 Teen Indie Award Trophy, plus the full category winner prize package

Haven't seen everything yet? The full lineup and screening times are at hsfilmfest.com/2026-screening-schedule.

Cast your vote below.