Northampton Youth Cinema Festival 2025
THE NORTHAMPTON YOUTH CINEMA FESTIVAL IS INVITING YOU TO SUBMIT YOUR FILM TODAY!
As NYCF enters its second consecutive year, we invite all people 21 or younger to submit FOR FREE on filmfreeway.com/NYCF. NYCF accepts ALL youth-made films under 30 minutes, including documentaries, short films, experimental films, music videos, and anything else that uses the medium.
Rules for Entry
All films must be made by a person aged 21 or younger. The entire crew does not have to be under 21, only the principal creator/submitter (ie, director, cinematographer, editor, etc.) The submitter can be over 21 if the film was created when the submitter was under 21.
All films must be under 30 minutes (including credits) to be considered. Please remember that films above 20 minutes are less likely to be accepted due to time constraints.
Resources
Filmmaking Basics
The Shot List A video series by StudioBinder has everything from screenwriting, to lighting, and directing basics and advanced techniques.
WriterDuet is a free scriptwriting software that can automatically format scripts as you write them.
If you don’t have access to editing software, Davinci Resolve is a free, complex editing suite fitted with color grading, audio mixing, and 3D motion graphics.
FreeMusicArchive and MobyGratis are both websites where you can find royalty free music for films that can be used in non-commercial projects for free
Where to find Gear
Northampton Open Media offers free, professional equipment, as well as yearly arts grants available to all community members. They offer cameras, audio equipment, lighting equipment, props, and information on how to use everything.
