Submissions guidelines
Looking for, but not limited to, entries in the following categories:
• Social Justice (politics, diversity, activism, LGBTQ+, gender, and race equity, etc.)
• Youth Perspectives (leadership, teen violence, relationships, family, education, etc.)
• Experimental Films that are abstract in nature but feature a perspective or voice not commonly heard from
Eligibility:
• Films playtime under 13 minutes made by teens aged 13-19 (DIYDS!!) or Films made by or with children aged 6-12 (DIYDS!! Jr)
• The preferred format is an electronic submission uploaded as a high definition video on Vimeo or Dropbox with downloadable links
• A maximum of 5 videos may be submitted by anyone organization or program; only one film per group can be selected.
Preference may be given to:
• Groups or filmmakers that have not been featured at DIYDS!! before
• Groups or filmmakers from low-income backgrounds or minority groups (youth of color, LBGTQ, disabled, etc.)