YOUNG VOICES

Digital media and the moving image are the language of today’s youth, a generation held captive by the internet, cell phones, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, television, interactive video games and platforms yet to debut. Our youth programs aim to teach students the language of film and social engagement through screenings and presentations.

Our YOUNG VOICES program at the festival has hosted hundreds of students from local middle and high schools who have filled the theater to watch curated films which help students to better understand the language of film within a context of art, history and society. The YOUNG VOICES program at the festival expands on this theatrical viewing experience with a hands-on orientation class in filmmaking, with a focus on the professional development of young filmmakers. The students have the opportunity to direct, edit, operate cameras and perform on-stage. In short, we put all the tools of filmmaking in their hands. We encourage teachers to sign-up now to assure that their classes will have a spot to participate. Please contact our Education Director, Stefanie Anarumo at stefanie@hamptonsdocfest.com

Hometown Heroes
Documentary Short Film Competition

Superheroes don’t just exist in comic books or movies. We meet heroes every single day. Who do you know in your community that is a hero? Hamptons Doc Fest wants to hear your story and celebrate Hometown Heroes who are dedicated to making a positive impact in your community. The winning films will have their films screened during this year’s Hamptons Doc Film Festival.

 
 

Instructions: 
Create a documentary short film (5min-10min) about any “Hometown Hero” that has made an impact on you and/or your community. Nurses, doctors, teachers, family members, siblings, athletes, artists, anyone who you think would be the perfect “Hero” for your film.

Eligibility: 

  • Middle and high school students on the East End

  • All short films must be original and created by the student applicant

  • Films must be between 5-10min in length

Submission Timeline: 

  • Applications Open:  Monday, August 26, 2024

  • Applications Close: Friday, October 11, 2024

Prizes:

  • 1st Place: Short Film Screened during Hamptons Doc Fest, $500, Scholarship, Festival Access Pass

  • 2nd Place: $300 Scholarship, Hamptons Doc Festival Access Pass

  • 3rd Place:  $150 Scholarship,  Hamptons Doc Festival Access Pass

Judges: 

  • Members from Hamptons Doc Fest’s Board and Staff

  • Professional Filmmakers

  • Previous Hamptons Doc Fest Alumni 

Questions? Please contact stefanie@hamptonsdocfest.com

YOUNG VOICES AT THE FESTIVAL

"For young people born into this world now, it’s absolutely critical that they are guided to learn the difference between art and commerce and between cinema and content." Director, Martin Scorsese