All-American High School Film Festival

All-American High School Film Festival The All American High School Film Festival is the premier destination for talented high school filmmakers and media arts enthusiasts from around the world.

The All-American High School Film Festival (AAHSFF) is the premier destination for talented high school filmmakers and media arts enthusiasts from around the world. Our Mission is to provide immersive education with a profound impact, connecting the filmmakers of the future with the rewards, respect and recognition they deserve. We believe in the voices of our youth, we invest in the stories they

have to tell, we empower young artist to share their stories and we transform their world through digital media. Each year, in the heart of New York City, we present the world's largest high school film festival. We offer a grand stage for the next generation of talented filmmakers where they can: screen their amazing creations, learn from top industry professional, connect with the latest technology, explore myriad higher education opportunities, receive scholarships and technology prizes, and perhaps most importantly, create a community of shared passions and lifelong relationships.

08/28/2026

A documentary about a 16-year-old para-athlete for the Singapore national air rifle team, aiming for the 2028 Olympics.

Film: Beyond the Bullseye - Directed by Jaiden Mehta

2025 Best Sports Feature Nominee

Watch the full film on our YouTube channel

08/28/2026

Want to see these films and more?

Get your All-Access Tickets now before it's too late to see these films at the 2026 All-American High School Film Festival!

Learn more: hsfilmfest.com/tickets

08/27/2026

A Fight Without An Audience is a raw cinematic documentary showcasing the mental and physical journey of Casey Macias as he prepares for and competes in his professional boxing debut. Through brutal training sessions, mental battles, and personal sacrifices, the film captures the unseen struggles that pave the path to becoming a pro. As Casey pushes his body and mind to the limit, viewers are given an inside look to the heart, grit, and resilience that are needed.

Film: A Fight Without An Audience - Directed by Reef X Applebaum

2025 Best Sports Feature Nominee

Watch the full film on our YouTube channel

The Honor Society of Cinematic Arts is the only nonprofit society dedicated to promoting and celebrating excellence in f...
08/27/2026

The Honor Society of Cinematic Arts is the only nonprofit society dedicated to promoting and celebrating excellence in film production and education at the high school level.

Establish an HSCA Chapter at your school today and give students access to a rigorous honor, a range of educational resources and events, opportunities to earn awards and scholarships, and an international community of high school student filmmakers and film teachers.

Learn more at honorsocietyofcinematicarts.org.

ATTENTION: OFFICIAL SELECTION ACTORS!!!The 2026 Teen Indie Award for Best Actor, presented by AMDA, is now open.ALL OFFI...
08/27/2026

ATTENTION: OFFICIAL SELECTION ACTORS!!!

The 2026 Teen Indie Award for Best Actor, presented by AMDA, is now open.

ALL OFFICIAL SELECTION ACTORS 16 OR OLDER ARE ELIGIBLE TO COMPETE FOR:

ONE FULL TUITION ACTING DIRECTOR’S SCHOLARSHIP

THREE $100K SCHOLARSHIPS FOR RUNNER-UPS

AMDA is awarding one full-tuition acting director's scholarship and three $100K scholarships to the runners-up for the best performance by an actor aged 16+ in a 2026 AAHSFF Official Selection.

To apply, you must have appeared in a 2026 Official Selection (non-documentary) and be 16 or older.

Applications close on September 30, 2026, so be sure to notify your actors to apply or nominate one or more of your actors ASAP.

Winners are announced live on the Teen Indie Awards stage at Kings Theatre on October 18th, 2026.

Apply now at www.hsfilmfest.com/best-actor

For more information about AMDA’s programs, visit https://www.amda.edu/

08/26/2026

A Carter Ace Music Video of the song "Frozen". A dreamlike rollercoaster of a man stuck between reality and illusion. Directed by Ryan Zreik.

Film: FROZEN - Directed by Ryan Zreik

2025 Best Music Video Winner

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08/26/2026

Want to see these films and more?

Get your All Access Passes for the 2026 All American High School Film Festival now before it's too late!

More info: hsfilmfest.com/tickets

08/25/2026

Yasmin and Karoline are on a first date. Everything is going well until Karoline starts making some strange remarks.

Film: Yasmin - Directed by Shabnam Alimardani Shafigh

2025 Storyblocks: Representation Through Storytelling Nominee

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08/24/2026

In a world that is getting increasingly divided, a look at how acts of kindness can bridge divisions

Film: Humanity Over Hate- Directed by Zara Bharadwaj

2025 Storyblocks: Representation Through Storytelling Nominee

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08/23/2026

After making their getaway from a crime scene, two experienced thieves, Jamie and Freddy, inexplicably find a sleeping party guest in their car. They face a moral dilemma as they decide what to do with him, all while being trailed by his panicked friends who accidentally caused the situation in the first place.

Film: Passenger Prince - Directed by Lucia Berkovic

2025 Best Screenplay Nominee

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