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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

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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.

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The Elements of Indonesia

Directed by Rebecca Still

Unveils how fire, air, earth, and water shape Indonesia's biodiversity, highlighting the endangered Black Macaque.

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Not a Hero

Directed by Fernando Betancourt

When two fans meet their idol Jay Gray, they uncover the darker realities behind celebrity personas.

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Coral Reef Restoration

Directed by

Daniel Miller

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Save Our Soil

Directed by

Ayush Talukder

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Believe in Wonder

Directed by

Caleb Jacobson

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Discussions of a Particular Pallet

Directed by Leah Rose Shannon

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About Balloting

Films are rated on a grading scale from “A” (exemplary) to “F” (needs improvement). Using Eventive's advanced formula, a balanced Bayesian average is calculated for each film. This ensures fairness, so a film with fewer views but only high grades doesn't overshadow another that, despite receiving a large number of commendable votes, may have a few lower scores mixed in.

Dive in, enjoy, and make your grades count!

Click the icon to download a printable PDF summary of all Young Filmmaker entries..

AGE GROUP:

13 - 17 Years

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Connecticut's Connection to the Sea

Young filmmaker investigates the decline and revival efforts of Atlantic Salmon in Connecticut River.

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Save Our Soil

Student film reveals looming global soil crisis and pushes for urgent legislative action.

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Unveiling the City

San Francisco's iconic fog dwindles from climate change; the film urges united action for Earth's future.

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Coral Reef Restoration

Teen filmmaker showcases coral decline and shares four steps for restoration.

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Two Ways to Smile

In a crisis, an elder brother aims to protect the future, risking familial ties.

AGE GROUP:

18 - 26 Years

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(Wild)Life

Discover Arizona's desert through an experimental lens, revealing its enchanting and eccentric creatures.

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Believe in Wonder

An African American couple transforms a community with books, while nurturing a family and sci-fi business.

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Not a Hero

When two fans meet their idol Jay Gray, they uncover the darker realities behind celebrity personas.

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The Elements of Indonesia

Unveils how fire, air, earth, and water shape Indonesia's biodiversity, highlighting the endangered Black Macaque.

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Vanishing Oasis

A shrinking Great Salt Lake threatens nature and health. Can Utah prioritize the environment over profit?

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A Day's Journey

Lost baby fox learns to seek help in an animated tale inspired by San Juan Island's beauty.

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Discussions of a Particular Pallet

A young man's mac n cheese dilemma is aided by a persistent friend, revealing the nuances of camaraderie.

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Our 18th Summer Diaries

Two teens document their summer, crafting with kids using trash while discussing the environment.

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Umbilical Cord

Clone 0921 battles cosmic threats and foes, seeking his roots and the warmth of family in a cold universe.

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Water in the Desert

Uncovering climate solutions in Morocco's ancient waterways through sensory ethnography and history.

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