2024 Teen Film Contest

“CALLING ALL TEENS! Apply to JxJ’s 2024 Teen Film Festival!”

What is the JxJ Teen Film Contest?
Anyone ages 13 to 18 can submit a one-to-three-minute film answering the question, “What’s the future?” The winning filmmakers will receive a $375 gift card and their film will have its world premiere at the annual JxJ festival in May.

There will be one winner from the 13-15 age group and one winner from the 16-18 age group.

Is there a theme?
Use your film to answer the question: “What’s the future?”. This can refer to your future, the future of your community, or the future of the world.

Who can submit a video?
Any teen between the ages of 13 and 18 can submit a short video. You do not need to be Jewish and the film does not need to be about Jewish life.

How to submit your video?
You must submit or email a photo/scan of the signed terms and agreement document available here for your film to be considered. Submit your film by uploading your video file to the dropbox link below or via the email below! You can also send a private link (Youtube, Vimeo, or Dropbox) to info@jxjdc.org.

Submission Deadline: April 5, 2024!

When Does the Festival Take Place?
The Festival takes place May 9-19, 2024, throughout the DMV area. The schedule will be uploaded soon.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to info@jxjdc.org.