29th annual
DIYDS 2026
Submission deadline: February 27, 2026
Submissions open: August 25, 2025
Guidelines
Looking for, but not limited to, entries in the following categories:
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Social Justice
Politics, diversity, activism, LGBTQ+, gender, and race equity, etc. -
Youth Perspectives
Leadership, teen violence, relationships, family, education, etc. -
Experimental Films
Abstract in nature but feature a perspective or voice not commonly heard from
Eligibility
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Films playtime under 15 minutes made by teens aged 13-20 (DIYDS!!)
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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:
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Groups or filmmakers that have not been featured at DIYDS!! before.
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Groups or filmmakers from low-income backgrounds or minority groups (youth of color, LBGTQ, disabled, etc.)
Questions?
Contact:
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Lionel Blaise
Teen Media Program Manager
Phone: (617) 868-7100 ext. 119
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