The creative landscape of youth filmmaking is so fertile, you don’t even need a watering can! In the midst of our own teenage years, we at NFFTY are always trying not to grow up too fast; join us as we find ourselves amongst this burgeoning bunch.

We follow a group of boys throughout one evening as they explore boundaries, love, and their own identities. As the night unfolds, they face challenges and make choices that will shape their future.

Bodies in motion

After her first high school party, freshman Mia questions whether she has the same desires as her boy-crazy best friend.

Girlhood

Endurance running creates a secure world for 16 year old Emmy, where everything can be quantified and controlled. As influences from the outside world start to permeate, we follow the change it might bring to her relationships with the other girls on the team and within herself.

Run With Her

Soph confronts Chris, the boy she's seeing, at a party after he announces their relationship to the internet without her permission.

Soft Launch

Cordelia, an unloved girl on the cusp of womanhood, finds playing with fire to be an effective coping mechanism. With the ember of hope this new fascination brings, she decides to go one step further-and use that fire to protect herself.

Cordelia!

Saga is going to her first rave, but a rejection of her fake ID leads to Saga standing all alone outside. Luckily mysterious drug-dealer Ozzy, wraps his arms around her and gets her in.

Babyface

A sleep-deprived filmmaker faces his insecurities by explaining his outlook on various smells. His slew of topics includes sexuality, self acceptance, and gender.

The External-Internal Monologue of an Interdependent Insomniac

Two boys fall in love at a Muslim youth retreat but must keep their relationship a secret from those around them.

Imran and Alykhan

Growth Spurts

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The National Film Festival for Talented Youth - 16th Anniversary Edition

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