National Film Festival for Talented Youth 2025

NFFTY 2025

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Opens April 3, 2025

Opening Night April 3, 6:30 PM | SIFF Cinema Uptown

The 18th National Film Festival for Talented Youth (NFFTY), showcasing the best short films from filmmakers 24 and younger. The festival weekend will feature 240 short films from 31 countries and 28 states. The four day festival includes professional development sessions, networking opportunities, masterclasses, parties, and more!

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SIFF year-round passes and vouchers are not valid for this screening.

The festival kicks off with an Opening Night Gala and After Party at MoPOP. Professional development sessions include a finishing fund pitch competition, a workshop on crowdfunding strategies, and an editing masterclass.

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