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...

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...

WORLD’S LARGEST FILM FESTIVAL FOR EMERGING FILMMAKERS ANNOUNCES COMPLETE 2015 PROGRAM This year’s festival focuses on supporting the next generation of female filmmakers, while providing a stage...

Doina won the Audience Award in the International Showcase section @ NFFTY 2011 in Seattle!

                    Submission Deadlines + Entry Fees  – Online Application and Film Received By:November 30, 2010            $25January 31, 2011                $35Eligibility The film’s...

NFFTY (National Film Festival for Talented Youth) is now accepting films from any filmmaker 22 years old and younger from around the world in the categories of narrative, documentary, animation,...