Festival

Festival presentation: 

The National Film Festival for Talented Youth (NFFTY- pronounced nifty), showcases work by filmmakers 22 and under from across the U.S. and the world. More info: http://www.nffty.org

Festival Nickname: 

NFFTY

Edition: 

6

Festival Logo: 

Theme: 

African Films

American Films

Animation

Asian Films

British Films

Children

Comedy

Documentary

Environnement/Nature

Family

Homosexuality

Horror films

Human Rights

Independent

International

Japanese Films

Latin American Films

Music

Sport

Student films

Youth/Teen

Category/Format: 

not specified

Animated Films

Digital / DVD

Documentaries

Experiment

Fiction Features

Independant

Music video

Short films

Student film

NFFTY (National Film Festival for Talented Youth)
NFFTY is the largest and most influential film festival for young filmmakers (age 22 and under). NFFTY occurs each spring in Seattle, Washington, USA and includes over 200 film screenings, filmmaking panels, film contests, parties, and opportunities for young filmmakers to network with industry professionals and each other. Young filmmakers from around the world submit feature-length and short films in narrative, documentary, animation, music video, experimental, and action sport categories.  NFFTY 2012 will include the 1st annual Future of Film Expo featuring exhibitor booths, workshops, panels, demonstrations, lounges, and networking opportunities.  More than 10,000 are expected to attend. NFFTY 2012 is April 26-29.

NFFTY.org is a year-round resource for young filmmakers. Our site features video interviews, guest bloggers, filmmaking resources, crew calls, short films and other news and information geared towards young filmmakers and film fans of any age.