All American High School Film Festival

An annual national film festival for high school filmmakers, held each October in New York City and capped by the Teen Indie Awards at Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, where all festival winners are announced. Students submit their films for official selection, and winners receive prizes and scholarships. Past awards have included a full-tuition AMDA acting scholarship for actors 16 or older in an official selection film.

Offered by All American High School Film Festival. Competition for high school students in New York, New York, USA. Format: Hybrid. Cost: Paid. Grades 9–12. Deadline: 2027-07-02.

Fields: Arts

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It runs online and in person (New York, New York).
Cost
Charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.
Dates
The deadline is July 2, 2027.

Info checked November 2026.

Questions about All American High School Film Festival

When is the All American High School Film Festival deadline?

The deadline is July 2, 2027.

Is All American High School Film Festival free?

No. It charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.

Who can apply to All American High School Film Festival?

High school students in grades 9 to 12. It runs online and in person (New York, New York). Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

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