National Film Festival for Talented Youth

Our Mission

NFFTY advances and connects talented young filmmakers worldwide.

We seek to disrupt systems of inequity in the film/media arts industry. Founded to address discrimination against young film professionals, we celebrate and elevate work by women, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and other young persons from traditionally marginalized communities at a crucial stage in their emergence as an artist and storyteller. We ensure that emerging filmmakers are represented and given a platform to share their perspectives.

Our Vision

A thriving and equitable film industry that uplifts youth.

Our Values

We strive to be:
Inspiring
Bold
Inclusive
Accessible
Collaborative
Community-focused
Innovative
Anti-racist
Socially Just