Action Youth Media

05/15/2026

TOMORROW IS THE BIG DAY! THE FINALISTS ARE ALL READY!
Doors open @10:30am. Celebrate youth filmmakers, photographers, and media artists from across the DMV.

🏆 These talented youth are competing for $1500 in cash prizes. Experience the creativity of the next generation of DMV storytellers as they bring their work to the big screen!

🎟️ RSVP now and learn more: youthmediamd.org

05/14/2026

🎬 The 2026 Montgomery County Youth Media Festival is almost here! Doors open @10:30am this Saturday. Join us in a celebration of youth filmmakers, photographers, and media artists from across the DMV.

🏆 These talented youth are competing for $1500 in cash prizes. Experience the creativity, perspective, and talent of the next generation of DMV storytellers as they bring their work to the big screen!

🎟️ RSVP now and learn more: youthmediamd.org

05/12/2026

POV: You showed up to the 2026 Youth Media Festival early 🎬👀

The seats are empty now, but soon the theater will be filled with young DMV artists sharing projects they’ve spent months creating and preparing for the big screen. Every screening gives a look into the ideas, experiences, and perspectives shaping the next generation of local storytellers and media creatives. Come support the next wave of DMV filmmakers, photographers, and creative voices as they take the spotlight at this year’s festival!

📍 8633 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910
📅 Saturday, May 16 from 11am - 1pm

🎟️ Get your tickets now at youthmediamd.org

05/12/2026

We're part of today's GIVE GREATER DC campaign hosted by Spur Local. Please help us by making a donation! For every $1.00 spent, AYM is putting $3.83 directly into the pockets of local youth, thanks to grants and matching funds!

Believe in the transformative power of the arts? So do these 4 local nonprofits you can support this :

1. Action Youth Media
2. ClancyWorks Dance Company
3. Mosaic Theater Company of DC
4. Warrior Music Foundation

Visit GiveGreaterDC.org to learn more!

03/27/2026

📢 ATTENTION AYM COMMUNITY!! 🚨 We need YOU to help out at our studio next week! 🤩

We'll be painting, hanging pictures organizing gear, and getting everything ready for future shoots and classes 🎨 BUT WAIT... THERE'S MORE! We'll also have movies, games, and lunch! 🍕🎮 And participating will earn you SSL hours!

📅 March 30–31 | 12–5PM
📍 900 Wayne Ave, Silver Spring, MD, 20910

Interested? Scan the QR code or visit hisawyer.com/action-youth-media/schedules/activity-set/1849798 🔗!

03/17/2026

Working with partners in the community is what makes us great!

03/17/2026

Can't make it to our Saturday edit class? Here's another option from MyMCM Creates

03/16/2026

Always our pleasure to help out a partner in the community!

We extend our sincere thanks to Action Youth Media for supporting the ReelAbilities Film Festival: Greater Washington. Your partnership helps create welcoming spaces where powerful stories are shared and celebrated.

03/05/2026

🎥 YOUR LENS. YOUR VOICE. YOUR STAGE.

Have a story that needs to be told? A perspective the world hasn't seen yet? FILMMAKERS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS: this is your chance to take be a part of the next wave of youth creators in the DMV!

🏆 THE PERKS
Big Screen Experience: See your work projected at the legendary AFI Silver Theatre on Sat, May 16, 2026.
Get Paid: Cash prizes in every category, PLUS a $500 Grand Prize
Totally Free: No submission fees. No barriers. Just pure creativity.

📽️ WHO’S INVITED?
If you live or go to school in the DMV, we want to see what you’ve got:

Middle Schoolers
High Schoolers
Young Adults (Ages 19–25)

📅 THE VIBE
This isn't just a contest; it’s a platform for youth voices. Join a community of over 800 creators who showed up last year to make some noise.

✨ GET INVOLVED
Follow the journey and show us what you’re working on using and .

Ready to show up? Submit by March 14th and let's make history for the 19th year running.

Supported by Montgomery County (Maryland), the Maryland State Arts Council, and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County.

01/28/2026

AYM Classes are cancelled through Jan 31st. We will be back next week! Stay warm and safe!