After School Special

a youth film screening

as part of the Anchorage International Film Festival

Entries Are Now Open!

Filmmakers must be 21 years old or younger.

Films can be no longer than 10 minutes long and must have been made in 2023.

All genres accepted, but please be tasteful with your content. Films containing more adult-themed content may be labeled with a disclaimer. Films that include content that ATMI staff deem unsuitable for youth audiences may be disqualified.

Submissions close November 17th at 11:59pm AKST.

Then join us for the in-person screening of the selected films as part of the 23rd Anchorage International Film Festival. The festival takes place December 1st through the 9th. The exact day and time of After School Special is TBD.

Following the screening there will be a live Q&A with participating filmmakers. There will also be awards: Judge’s Choice, Audience Choice, and the ATMI Golden Yeti.

If you have any questions or are having difficulties with the submission process, email us at john@alaskateenmedia.org.

SUBMITIONS ARE NOW CLOSED