NFFTY is the world’s largest film festival for emerging directors. In 2018, we screened 286 amazing films from the best filmmakers 24 and younger representing 24 states and 24 countries, with over 10,000 in attendance.

NFFTY 2019, our 13th anniversary, will be held October 24 - 27 in Seattle, WA.

MovieMaker Magazine has twice (2016, 2014) rated NFFTY as one of the top 50 festivals worth the entry fee. We are currently one of the Top 100 Rated Film Festivals on FilmFreeway (out of more than 4,000).

NFFTY (PRONOUNCED “NIFTY”) STANDS FOR “NATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL FOR TALENTED YOUTH” AND IS THE WORLD’S LARGEST FILM FESTIVAL FOR EMERGING DIRECTORS.

But it’s not just for youth. NFFTY occurs each spring in Seattle, Washington and is the premier showcase of the best young directors 24 and younger from around the world. The films of NFFTY represent the voice of this generation, covering all topics and genres, from compelling and provocative, to hilarious and uplifting. NFFTY has the perfect film for a film fan of any age.

NFFTY is a program of The Talented Youth, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.