NFFTY is the world’s largest, most influential film festival for emerging filmmakers 24 years old and younger.

2024 will feature over 200 films from 28 countries and 26 states - Join us!

Join us in Seattle, April 25th - 28th, 2024 for the 17th National Film Festival for Talented Youth. Early bird tickets and passes now on sale!


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NFFTY is the world’s largest, most influential film festival for emerging filmmakers

We celebrate and elevate work by women, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and other young persons from traditionally marginalized communities who are building a more equitable and inclusive film industry



 
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It’s important to recognize young talent and push them to continue to work hard, tell their stories and chase their dreams because it is a tough industry. NFFTY gave me confidence, and a great start to my career.
— GIGI SAUL GUERRERO, NFFTY ALUMNA, HORROR DIRECTOR
 
 
 
NFFTY is a perfect test ground for what it’s like to be a filmmaker in today’s world. It’s the most positive festival I’ve ever been to in terms of encouraging creative work.
— KEVIN KLAUBER, NFFTY ALUMNUS & EDITOR OF THE OSCAR-WINNING DOCUMENTARIES "20 FEET FROM STARDOM" & "ICARUS"
 
 
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This festival made me realize that the dreams that I have are attainable and it gave me the validation that I need to continue creating, even in a world that may not always believe that I matter.
— NATALIE HARRIS, NFFTY ALUMNA, 2020 RECIPIENT OF THE DIRECTORS GUILD OF AMERICA’S STUDENT FILM AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING DIRECTORIAL ACHIEVEMENT
 
 









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