LONG ISLAND YOUTH
FILM FESTIVAL
Friday, November 7th
– Sunday, November 9th
The Cinema Arts
Centre’s Youth Advisory Board is proud to present the second annual Long Island
Youth Film Festival! Featuring a weekend of exciting films and discussions with
filmmakers 25 and under, who live or work on Long Island, the LIYFF is a chance
to explore the cinematic artistry of up-and-coming local creators.
Saturday we're screening two blocks of narrative shorts, a block of short films by high school students, a feature film showcase, and educational panels, as well as a reception in the evening.
Click Here for Weekend Festival Passes - Public $48 / Member $39 / Student $39
Individual Day Tickets
– Public $25 / Member $20 / Student $20
Saturday Schedule:
11:00am - 12:45pm Narrative Short Films Block 2 - Cinema 1
Fools Who Sing dir. Ali Salem
I Was Never Here dir. Aidan Kiyashka
Loopwood dir. Jalen LeBour
Manifesto dir. Aaryan Sharma
Self Portrait dir. Liam Abernathy
Somewhere Else dir. Matthew Pennino
1:00pm - 2:00pm Starting Your Own Studio Panel - Sky Room Cafe
Hear from several youth-founded production companies based on Long Island as they share their journeys launching creative businesses, finding collaborators, and navigating the industry from the ground up.
2:15pm - 3:45pm High School Short Films Block 2 - Cinema 1
Dear You dir. Abigail Marie Meschi
The Bright Side of Gray dir. Jagger Cardinale, Jessica Tamari, & Sophia Voicu
The Burger dir. Oliver Byron Donnelly
The Echoes of Elara dir. Jagger Cardinale, Jessica Tamari, & Sophia Voicu
The Price of Art Pt. 1 dir. Matteo Sokolof & Gus Yang
The Rhythm Within dir. Jagger Cardinale & Jessica Tamari
True Crime dir. Nina Margaret Woods
Tune Up! dir. Luca Rocco Commisso
3:45pm - 4:45pm High School Filmmaker Panel - Sky Room Cafe
High school filmmakers and educators discuss opportunities, challenges, and resources available for young storytellers in the early stages of their creative paths.
5:00pm - 6:30pm Showcase Films Block 1 - Cinema 1
48-hour Film Competition Winner
Groom to be dir. Anthony Guadagna
6:45pm - 8:30pm Narrative Short Films Block 3 - Cinema 1 (contains adult content)
Lavender dir. Aidan Serviss
Never Enough Time dir. Michael LoVerde
Our Dear Love 2025 dir. Eva Reznik
POOL BOYS dir. Kevin P Meehan
The Blue Hour dir. Andrea Marie Jilling
8:30pm - 10:00pm Saturday Night Reception - Sky Room Cafe
Unwind with music and light refreshments in the Sky Room Café.