Looking for, but not limited to, entries in the following categories:
• Social Justice (politics, diversity, activism, LGBTQ+, gender and race equity, etc.)
• Youth Perspectives (leadership, teen violence, relationships, family, education, etc.)
• Experimental Films that are abstract in nature but feature a perspective or voice not commonly heard from
Eligibility:
• Films playtime under 13 minutes made by teens aged 13-19 (DIYDS!!) or Films made by or with children aged 6-12 (DIYDS!! Jr)
• The preferred format is an electronic submission uploaded as a high definition video on Vimeo or Dropbox with downloadable links
• A maximum of 5 videos may be submitted by any one organization or program; only one film per group can be selected.
• Filmmakers must live in the US
Preference may be given to:
• Groups or filmmakers that can attend the film festival (March 19-21, 2020 in Boston & Cambridge, MA)
• Groups or filmmakers that have not been featured at DIYDS!! before
• Groups or filmmakers from low-income backgrounds or minority groups (youth of color, LBGTQ, disabled, etc.)
We provide financial aid for any filmmakers that can attend the film festival if their film makes it to our top 10 picks. If you have any question or concerns please feel free to email our team at diydsfilmfest@gmail.com or visit us www.diyds.org
DIYDS!!
Community Art Center
119 Windsor Street
Cambridge, MA 02139