Young Oregon Filmmaker Resources
Young Filmmaker Programs, Camps, & Classes in Oregon:
Northwest Film Camp - Youth Filmmaking Camps and Teen Film Lab
BendFilm Summer Camps & Future Filmmakers Program
POWGirls: POWGirls offers workshops for girls and non-binary youth ages 15-19.
High Schools near Portland with Film Programs & Classes:
Franklin High School - Franklin Film School
ACMA - Film Arts Career Pathway
Glencoe High School - Theatre & Film Pathway
Liberty High School - Media Production Pathway
Aloha High School - Digitial Arts Pathway
Beaverton High School - Digital Arts Pathway
Northwest Academy - Filmmaking Classes (Thru PAMCUT)
Best of Portland Public Schools Film Festival
Since 2019, The Best of PPS Film Festival has featured films by students across Portland Public Schools. Hosted at the historic Hollywood Theatre and judged by a panel of industry insiders and professionals, the Best of PPS Film Fest is a night of celebration, creativity and an opportunity to explore career paths in film.
Location: Portland, OR
Submission Deadline: Late February
All American High School Film Festival
I never submitted to this festival because I didn’t know about it until college but I wish I did! This festival is for talented high school filmmakers and media arts enthusiasts from around the world to screen their amazing creations, learn from top industry professionals, and create a community of shared passions and lifelong relationships.
Location: New York
Submission Window: Early Nov - Early July
I didn’t find out about this festival until I was 21 and wish I knew about it sooner! I encourage everyone under the age of 25 to submit because it is incredible for connecting with other filmmakers at a similar stage!
Open to": Filmmakers under 25
Deadline: Mid June to Late December
Location: Seattle, WA
The Latest Generation Film Contest invites young filmmakers ages 14–22 from across the United States to create compelling short historical documentaries (5–8 minutes) that bring American history to life. Presented by Lincoln Presidential Foundation and The Better Angels Society.
Open to": Filmmakers under 23/Short Docs
Deadline: Mid September to Late February
Location: Chicago, IL
CineYouth is Cinema/Chicago’s annual film festival celebrating filmmakers 22 and younger from around the world.
Open to: Filmmakers under 23
Deadline: Early November to Mid February
Location: Chicago, IL
In High School, I had no idea about all the filmmaking classes and camps in Oregon, so I ended up making my own film club. These are some other resources I would have loved to know about that have helped me now!
