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Our mission.
YSFF is a platform that uplifts unique student voices from around the world. We seek to amplify stories that only students can tell, and build global and local communities of young filmmakers who can support each other as they enter the entertainment industry. ​
Our team.
The festival is entirely run by Yale University undergraduates: our programming team selects the festival lineup, while our directing board recruits guest speakers and plans the four-day event​.
Our films.
Since YSFF’s founding in 2015, we've received over more 9000 student submissions from over 50 countries. This international reach reflects YSFF’s commitment to promote diverse voices in student filmmaking. We also work to connect with local Connecticut and New England high schools and universities to build a student filmmaker network in the region.
Our 2026 Events
Tickets will be posted soon for all of our 2026 events.​ Enjoy screenings of student films alongside a fantastic line-up of speaker events. Highlights include:
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Screening of PROJECT HAIL MARY with Executive Producer Lucy Kitada and actor James Ortiz
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Screening of ELEANOR THE GREAT with screenwriters
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Panels on Writing for Television, Cinema Beyond Entertainment, and the Business of Entertainment
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Screenings of 50 exceptional student films
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Opportunity to meet student filmmakers from around the globe!​
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