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! Middle and high school students on the East End were invited to create a documentary short film honoring the local everyday heroes who have made a significant impact in the local community.
The winning film will screen at the Sunday Shorts & Breakfast Bites: Program 2. Hamptons Doc Fest is proud to announce the winners of the inaugural “Hometown Heroes” documentary short film competition:
1st Place: "The Crow's Nest: A Sag Harbor Story" - Zachary Browngardt
2nd Place: "Peggy DiSunno: Long Island Sound Chorus" - Susanna DiSunno
3rd Place: "Carl Safina: A Voice for the Voiceless" - Ollie Dianora-Brøndal
Honorable Mentions:
"Bill Persky - My Hometown Hero" - Finny Dianora-Brøndal
"Rockwater" - Leo Dekleva Hawker
Prizes Include:
1st Place: $500 Scholarship
2nd Place: $300 Scholarship
3rd Place: $150 Scholarship
The films were judged by a panel of jurors who assessed the films on their subject matter, effort, and effective storytelling. An award ceremony honoring all the young documentarians will take place at Bay Street Theater during the Sunday Shorts & Breakfast Bites: Program 2 on December 8th at 10:00am. The winning film, “The Crow’s Nest: A Sag Harbor Story” will screen during that program.
“We are thrilled to highlight the next generation of filmmakers in the festival this year! It is a wonderful opportunity for students who are passionate about film to have their artistry celebrated in the overall festival program” said Stefanie Anarumo, Education Director.
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