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.
On Sunday we've got a block of documentary shorts, a showcase feature film, a block of narrative shorts, and educational panels, all culminating in the Awards Ceremony reception!
Click Here for Weekend Festival Passes - Public $48 / Member $39 / Student $39
Individual Day Tickets
– Public $25 / Member $20 / Student $20
Sunday Schedule:
11:30am - 1:00pm Documentary Short Films - Cinema 1
Art is All of That. dir. Sumer Augustin
Rap World Day dir. Edward Frumkin
rapsac dir. Alexandra G Weber
St. Vincent Health Sciences Center dir. Elijah Croom
The Art of Being Different/Unmasking Autism dir. Marlow Jean Paniccia
1:15pm - 2:45pm Showcase Films Block 2 - Cinema 1
Dale and Johnny in Bound for Life dir. Matt Kops
3:15pm - 4:15pm Filmmaking Today Panel - Sky Room Cafe
Join some of this year’s outstanding selected filmmakers as they discuss the realities of creating films as young artists in 2025, from creative freedom to technical hurdles to finding your voice in a changing media landscape.
4:30pm - 6:15pm Narrative Short Films Block 4 - Cinema 1
En Passant dir. Jayden Metellus
Her Name Was Alison dir. D’Angelo Guevara
I Wish My Bones Were Unidentifiable dir. Kai Helenius
Moderation. dir. Elizabeth Kobylak
Roots dir. Mila Zulema
Where the Tide Whispers dir. Michelle Mullin
6:30pm - 7:00pm Awards Ceremony - Sky Room Cafe
We’ll close the festival by presenting awards for Best Narrative Short Film, Best High School Short Film, and Best Documentary Short Film. Join us to honor the creativity and vision of this year’s filmmakers.
7:00pm - 9:00pm Sunday Night Reception - Sky Room Cafe
Join us as we wrap up the festival and celebrate the winners! Music and refreshments will be provided!