2026 Film Festival

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2026

2026

2026

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2026

Washington, DC

An event for
young filmmakers

High-school filmmakers from around the world meet in Washington DC.

About

About

About

Films. Conversations. Connections.

Join us for an exciting two-day event filled with free activities designed for students, families, and friends! This is your chance to meet talented and award-winning young filmmakers who are making waves in the industry. Dive into engaging workshops, discover the latest trends, and gain valuable insights that can help pave your way in the film world. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to learn, connect, and be inspired!

Team

Team

Team

Meet the 2025 High School Coordinators

Learn from indie founders, digital artists, and product designers at the top of their game.

Anouk Fortunée

Anouk Fortunée

Anouk Fortunée

Anouk Fortunée

Anouk Fortunée

Anouk Fortunée

Jayshawn Lester

Jayshawn Lester

Jayshawn Lester

Jayshawn Lester

Jayshawn Lester

Jayshawn Lester

Joy Brown

Joy Brown

Joy Brown

Joy Brown

Joy Brown

Joy Brown

Nina Lundry

Nina Lundry

Nina Lundry

Nina Lundry

Nina Lundry

Nina Lundry

Sabrina Butler

Sabrina Butler

Sabrina Butler

Sabrina Butler

Sabrina Butler

Sabrina Butler

Who & When

Who & When

Who & When

Schedule

Two days. Dozens of films. One shared mission: make things that matter.

Day 1

Day 2

1:00 PM

3:10 PM

Screening Session #1 with Q&A

1:00 PM

1:02 PM

Colors of Kindness

directed by Julia Guerreiro

Registration, coffee & cake.

1:15 PM

1:15 PM

Here We Go Again

directed by Cadence Barreda

Registration, coffee & cake.

1:15 PM

1:20 PM

Urbex

directed by Cam Poteet and Nicholas Kosemund

Registration, coffee & cake.

1:15 PM

1:20 PM

An Inner View

directed by Akash M Ercolini-Bhatia

Registration, coffee & cake.

1:15 PM

1:20 PM

Algorithm

directed by Vince Viplak

Registration, coffee & cake.

3:10 PM

3:45 PM

Film Kahoot with Prizes

3:50 PM

6:15 PM

Screening Session #2 with Q&A

1:15 PM

1:20 PM

The Frame King

directed by Max Farahnakian Silverman

Registration, coffee & cake.

1:15 PM

1:20 PM

Count Sokula

directed by Wylder Hardy Levkoff

Registration, coffee & cake.

Day 1

Day 2

1:00 PM

3:10 PM

Screening Session #1 with Q&A

1:00 PM

1:02 PM

Colors of Kindness

directed by Julia Guerreiro

Registration, coffee & cake.

1:15 PM

1:15 PM

Here We Go Again

directed by Cadence Barreda

Registration, coffee & cake.

1:15 PM

1:20 PM

Urbex

directed by Cam Poteet and Nicholas Kosemund

Registration, coffee & cake.

1:15 PM

1:20 PM

An Inner View

directed by Akash M Ercolini-Bhatia

Registration, coffee & cake.

1:15 PM

1:20 PM

Algorithm

directed by Vince Viplak

Registration, coffee & cake.

3:10 PM

3:45 PM

Film Kahoot with Prizes

3:50 PM

6:15 PM

Screening Session #2 with Q&A

1:15 PM

1:20 PM

The Frame King

directed by Max Farahnakian Silverman

Registration, coffee & cake.

1:15 PM

1:20 PM

Count Sokula

directed by Wylder Hardy Levkoff

Registration, coffee & cake.

Day 1

Day 2

1:00 PM

3:10 PM

Screening Session #1 with Q&A

1:00 PM

1:02 PM

Colors of Kindness

directed by Julia Guerreiro

Registration, coffee & cake.

1:15 PM

1:15 PM

Here We Go Again

directed by Cadence Barreda

Registration, coffee & cake.

1:15 PM

1:20 PM

Urbex

directed by Cam Poteet and Nicholas Kosemund

Registration, coffee & cake.

1:15 PM

1:20 PM

An Inner View

directed by Akash M Ercolini-Bhatia

Registration, coffee & cake.

1:15 PM

1:20 PM

Algorithm

directed by Vince Viplak

Registration, coffee & cake.

3:10 PM

3:45 PM

Film Kahoot with Prizes

3:50 PM

6:15 PM

Screening Session #2 with Q&A

1:15 PM

1:20 PM

The Frame King

directed by Max Farahnakian Silverman

Registration, coffee & cake.

1:15 PM

1:20 PM

Count Sokula

directed by Wylder Hardy Levkoff

Registration, coffee & cake.

Questions?

Questions?

Questions?

We've got answers

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Is this event just for filmmakers?

Is this event just for filmmakers?

Is this event just for filmmakers?

Will the talks be recorded?

Will the talks be recorded?

Will the talks be recorded?

What’s included in the ticket price?

What’s included in the ticket price?

What’s included in the ticket price?

Can I refund or transfer my ticket?

Can I refund or transfer my ticket?

Can I refund or transfer my ticket?

Venue

Venue

Venue

Angelika Pop-Up at Union Market

550 Penn St NE
Washington, DC

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Y-CAM FEST

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Angelika Pop-Up at Union Market

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Washington, DC

GATE

02

ROW

16

SEAT

24

Y-CAM FEST

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FEB 07-08 2026

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Washington, DC

GATE

02

ROW

16

SEAT

24

Y-CAM FEST

/

FEB 07-08 2026

/

Angelika Pop-Up at Union Market

/

Washington, DC

GATE

02

ROW

16

SEAT

24

Y-CAM FEST

/

FEB 07-08 2026

/

Washington, DC

GATE

02

ROW

16

SEAT

24

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