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Film encompasses narrative, documentary, experimental, and animation filmmaking. The strongest films are well edited, showcase original and clear storytelling, while demonstrating strong elements of character and theme.
Requirements
hear FROM alumni & mentors
Doug Blush | 1984 Winner in Film & Mentor
Danielle Stolz | 2015 Winner in Film
Sheema Golbaba | 2010 Winner in Film
Kimberley Browning & Rick Delgado | National Selection Panelists
SELECT FILMS FROM WINNERS
Kai Tomizawa | 2020 Winner in Film
Dusan Brown | 2020 Winner in Film & U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts
Thomas Kim | 2019 Winner in Film
Delana Lewis | 2019 Winner in Film
Henry Spritz | 2018 Winner in Film
Kayla Briët | 2016 Winner in Film
About the Competition
For more information on the YoungArts' national art competition please visit our main competition page. For application-specific information such as eligibility or how to apply, visit our apply page.
Thank you to the supporters of the Film discipline:
