Youth Free Expression Film Contest

Youth Free Expression Film Contest receives applications yearly. This contest is basically for eligible and young movie producers. So, if you are a movie producer or scriptwriter, read through this article. In it, you will find valid information on how to send in one of your movies to enter this contest.

Each year, the Youth Free Expression Program invites young filmmakers to create a short film on a contemporary theme of the First Amendment.

Over the past 15 years, the YFEP film competition has featured films by dozens of teenagers whose vision and respect for freedom of expression will inspire future generations.

You may look at the table of content below, it contains a highlight of all that will be discussed in detail in this article as regards the competition.

Scholarship Worth

The top three filmmakers will receive cash prizes of $1,000, $500 and $250. The winner of first place will also receive a scholarship from the New York Film Academy.

Judges will be selected from a panel of film, political activism, and performing arts personalities. Previous judges included playwright Tony Kushner (Angels) and director Greg Mottola (Superbad)

Eligibility for Youth Free Expression Film Contest 2023

  • All film crew members must be at least 19 years old on the day of the film.
  • Contestants must be either living in the U.S. or its territories (but need not be citizens)
  • Films will be judged on content, artistic and technical merit, and creativity.
  • Judges will be drawn from a panel of renowned writers, actors, and filmmakers.

Level/Field of Study

The Youth Free Expression Film Contest is available to teenagers between 19 years and above.

Host Nationality

The Youth Free Expression Film Contest will be hosted and taken in the USA.

There are other USA Scholarships available for International students in 2023.

You can utilize these scholarship opportunities to solve most of your academic problems. Check out other scholarships you can apply for in 2023 to study in EuropeAfricaAsiaAmerica, etc.

Eligible Nationality

The Film Contest Scholarship is open to USA residents.

Read also if you wish to study outside your home country Simple and Detailed Answers about Applying and Winning a Scholarship.

Aside from the Youth Free Expression Film Contest 2023, other scholarships are available to international students to study abroad. You can check our scholarship by country to access all scholarships available

How to Apply for Youth Free Expression Film Contest 2023

To apply for this Film Contest Scholarship, you must fill out an online application form. You can find the link to the form below.

Application Link

Youth Free Expression Film Contest 2023 Application Deadline

All films must be uploaded to the YFEP Film Freeway page no later than  April 15, annually.

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