The 2008 Youth Film Fest will be held May 17 & 18 at Echo Park Film Center.

Started in 2005, the EPFC Youth Film Fest is an annual event that seeks to

1. present a diverse and eclectic array of youth-produced documentary, experimental and animated films from around the world
2. bring together young filmmakers and dedicated youth arts educators to share images, ideas and knowledge
3. provide a forum for young filmmakers to use the power of cinema in order to tell their stories and change the world

Festival Information:

The Echo Park Film Center invites filmmakers aged 19 and younger to submit work for the Fourth Annual EPFC Youth Film Festival to be held May 17 and 18, 2008 at the Echo Park Film Center in Los Angeles.

Our aim is to provide an open forum for the exchange of ideas, experience and information by young filmmakers in Los Angeles and beyond. Films may be on any topic, however, the selection committee will give priority to work that demonstrates originality, social awareness and creative exploration.

In addition to screening youth films from around the world, we will also be hosting discussions and workshops during the course of the weekend. All screenings and workshops are free for youth 19 and younger! Admission will be on a first-come, first-served basis. We welcome and encourage your participation!

Please Note:

There is no entry fee for submissions.

Submissions must be received at Echo Park Film Center by Monday, April 21, 2008. The full festival program will be announced to applicants and the general public on May 1, 2008.

Acceptable submission formats are VHS, DVD or Mini DV. Films may be up to 30 minutes in length. Please note: we are unable to return submissions so DO NOT send us your only copy!

Please fill out and include the attached entry form with each submission. Make sure all submissions are clearly labeled with the filmmaker’s name, telephone number and email.

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