Opening Night Gala & Award Celebration
The Opening Night Gala kicks off our festival each year. This event is a fabulous opportunity to celebrate films for youth with friends, family, the media, our sponsors, and our community partners. Our award celebration is an opportunity for members of the Youth and Professional Juries to present awards of excellence to select filmmakers. Following the award celebration is the feature film screening of RED LIKE THE SKY.

Professional Jury Award for Best Picture (for all ages)
Edith Lando Peace Prize ($500 cash prize)

Youth Jury Awards