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Largest youth film festival in the world for filmmakers 24 and under.
📍 Seattle, WA⏱ 4 days📅 Deadline not confirmed💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12Film & Media - 02C-SPANC-SPAN StudentCamCompetitionSelective
Annual student documentary competition on public policy.
📍 Online⏱ Annual📅 172 days left💰 Free🎓 Grades 6–12JournalismFilm & MediaPolitical Science - 03National GeographicNational Geographic Slingshot ChallengeCompetitionSelective
Annual video competition for ages 13-18 on environmental solutions with cash prizes.
📍 Online⏱ Self-paced📅 Deadline not confirmed💰 Free🎓 Grades 7–12Environmental ScienceFilm & MediaSustainability - 04Apply anytimePre-CollegeEquitySelective
Network of student newsrooms producing stories for PBS.
📍 Multiple states⏱ Academic year📅 Apply anytime💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12JournalismFilm & Media - 05Alliance for Young Artists & WritersScholastic Art & Writing AwardsResearchSelective
The longest-running recognition program for creative teens in the US — writing, visual art, photography, film.
📍 Remote (nationwide)⏱ Year-long competition📅 Deadline not confirmed💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12Creative WritingVisual ArtsFilm & MediaLiterature - 06National YoungArts FoundationYoungArtsFestivalEquitySelective
Free national arts competition. Winners receive cash awards, mentorship, and the chance to perform at YoungArts Week in Miami.
📍 Miami + regional⏱ 1 week📅 80 days left💰 Free🎓 Grades 10–12Visual ArtsMusicCreative WritingFilm & Media - 07National YoungArts FoundationYoungArts AwardsCompetitionEquitySelective
National competition in writing, visual arts, design, music, theater, film for 15-18 year olds.
📍 Miami, FL⏱ Year-round📅 80 days left💰 Free🎓 Grades 10–12Creative WritingVisual ArtsMusicFilm & Media - 08Interlochen Center for the ArtsInterlochen Arts Camp: Film & New Media Programs (High School)Summer ProgramSelective
High school film & new media summer programs.
📍 Interlochen, Michigan⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not confirmed💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12Film & Media - 09Interlochen Center for the ArtsInterlochen Arts Camp: One-Week IntensivesSummer ProgramSelective
One-week intensive arts programs for high school students in various disciplines.
📍 Interlochen, Michigan⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not confirmed💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12Visual ArtsMusicCreative WritingFilm & Media - 10WorkshopModerate
Learn the basic principles of writing for film and television in the Online High School Screenwriters Workshop. You will develop story ideas and characters, and learn film language and script structure. The workshop culminates with submitted scenes, a short screenplay, a synopsis of a feature film and television series, plus four college credits (units).
📍 Multiple⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not confirmed💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 9–12Film & MediaCreative Writing - 11National Foundation for the Advancement of ArtistsYoungArts National Arts CompetitionCompetitionSelective
One of the nation's most prestigious honors for high school students in the visual, literary, and performing arts.
📍 Miami, FL / Nationwide⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not confirmed💰 Free🎓 Grades 10–12Visual ArtsCreative WritingMusicFilm & Media - 12Apply anytimePre-CollegeModerate
Summer film, acting, photography, and animation camps.
📍 Multiple cities⏱ 1-4 weeks📅 Apply anytime💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 9–12Film & MediaVisual Arts - 13The New York TimesNYT Summer AcademyApply anytimeResearchModerate
Journalism, filmmaking, and writing courses taught by Times journalists. Limited need-based aid.
📍 NY / Remote (nationwide eligibility)⏱ 2 weeks (summer)📅 Apply anytime💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 10–12JournalismCreative WritingFilm & MediaPolitical Science - 14Interlochen Arts CampOne-Week Intensives Arts CampSummer ProgramModerate
One-week intensive arts programs covering various disciplines like music, theatre, visual arts, creative writing, dance, film & new media, and interdisciplinary arts. Students will perfect their skills and learn new ones alongside lifelong friends.
📍 Interlochen, Michigan, USA⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not confirmed💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 9–12Visual ArtsMusicCreative WritingFilm & Media - 15UCLA School of the Arts and ArchitectureUCLA Summer Art InstituteSummer ProgramModerate
An intensive experience where students focus on one area of study, including film, theater, or design.
📍 Los Angeles, CA⏱ 4 weeks📅 Deadline not confirmed💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 11–12Film & MediaArchitecture & Design - 16University of Southern CaliforniaUSC Summer Cinematic Arts ProgramSummer ProgramModerate
A hands-on summer intensive for students passionate about cinematic arts and production.
📍 Los Angeles, CA⏱ 4 weeks📅 Deadline not confirmed💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 11–12Film & Media - 17National YoungArtsYoungArts at Oberlin: A One-Day Summer Intensive for High School Artists⚠ Due todaySummer ProgramModerate
A one-day summer intensive program at Oberlin Conservatory of Music for high school artists.
📍 Oberlin Conservatory of Music⏱ Not confirmed📅 ⚠ Due today💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 9–12Visual ArtsMusicCreative WritingFilm & MediaArchitecture & Design