2023 Young Filmmakers
Showcase Competition
Congratulations to the 2023 FHFF Young Filmmakers Showcase Audience Choice Winners!
An exact tie with equal final scores of 95.13595
Unveiling the City
Nueva Social Impact Filmmaking Club, directed by Oliver Cho
San Francisco's iconic fog dwindles from climate change; the film urges united action for Earth's future.
The Elements of Indonesia
Directed by Rebecca Still
Unveils how fire, air, earth, and water shape Indonesia's biodiversity, highlighting the endangered Black Macaque.
Not a Hero
Directed by Fernando Betancourt
When two fans meet their idol Jay Gray, they uncover the darker realities behind celebrity personas.
Coral Reef Restoration
Directed by
Daniel Miller
Save Our Soil
Directed by
Ayush Talukder
Believe in Wonder
Directed by
Caleb Jacobson
Discussions of a Particular Pallet
Directed by Leah Rose Shannon
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AGE GROUP:
13 - 17 Years
Connecticut's Connection to the Sea
Young filmmaker investigates the decline and revival efforts of Atlantic Salmon in Connecticut River.
Save Our Soil
Student film reveals looming global soil crisis and pushes for urgent legislative action.
Unveiling the City
San Francisco's iconic fog dwindles from climate change; the film urges united action for Earth's future.
Coral Reef Restoration
Teen filmmaker showcases coral decline and shares four steps for restoration.
Two Ways to Smile
In a crisis, an elder brother aims to protect the future, risking familial ties.
AGE GROUP:
18 - 26 Years
(Wild)Life
Discover Arizona's desert through an experimental lens, revealing its enchanting and eccentric creatures.
Believe in Wonder
An African American couple transforms a community with books, while nurturing a family and sci-fi business.
Not a Hero
When two fans meet their idol Jay Gray, they uncover the darker realities behind celebrity personas.
The Elements of Indonesia
Unveils how fire, air, earth, and water shape Indonesia's biodiversity, highlighting the endangered Black Macaque.
Vanishing Oasis
A shrinking Great Salt Lake threatens nature and health. Can Utah prioritize the environment over profit?
A Day's Journey
Lost baby fox learns to seek help in an animated tale inspired by San Juan Island's beauty.
Discussions of a Particular Pallet
A young man's mac n cheese dilemma is aided by a persistent friend, revealing the nuances of camaraderie.
Our 18th Summer Diaries
Two teens document their summer, crafting with kids using trash while discussing the environment.
Umbilical Cord
Clone 0921 battles cosmic threats and foes, seeking his roots and the warmth of family in a cold universe.
Water in the Desert
Uncovering climate solutions in Morocco's ancient waterways through sensory ethnography and history.