MSPFILM Education: Nextwave

Nextwave is a youth education initiative dedicated to the next generation of filmmakers, critics, and film aficionados. Championing youth-made films as well as international cinema for young audiences, the Film Society’s Nextwave Initiative empowers young people to develop their appreciation for the art and craft of filmmaking, to practice critical literacy skills, and to add their own voices to the global conversation.

Nextwave provides multiple opportunities for young people to explore the world through cinema, including:

Presented annually at MSPIFF, the Childish Films program exposes young audiences to great children’s cinema from around the world, introducing a new generation to the film festival experience. The 2018 program will be announced on March 22.
CLICK HERE TO BROWSE CHILDISH FILMS

The Film Society hosts film screenings for students K-12, and through college, welcoming student groups at special screenings during MSPIFF and throughout the year. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE.

Nextwave Youth Juries invite the next generation of film critics and film aficionados to deepen their experience at MSPIFF by participating on juries for ages 11-14 and 15-18. Youth Jurors learn to apply a critical eye to film, attend MSPIFF, and award films from both the Nextwave Youth Film Competition and Childish Films.

Nextwave Youth Film Competition is for young filmmakers ages 18 and under. Nextwave films are selected to screen at the MSPIFF by a committee of peers and are eligible for two competitive awards: Best Youth Film and Excellence in Youth Filmmaking, chosen by the Nextwave Youth Jury. Nextwave at MSPIFF is the premier regional film exhibition destination for youth and a platform where young filmmakers can connect, showcase their work and engage with mentors in the field.

How to participate:

• Enter the Nextwave Youth Film Competition:
  Enter your film to the Nextwave Youth Film Competition. Selected youth-made films will be seen on screen by an audience of MSPIFF festival-goers, including local and visiting film industry professionals, and entered into competition for two awards to be presented by our Youth Jury, the Nextwave Youth Jury Award and Award for Cinematic Excellence In Filmmaking. For more information on how to submit your film to the Nextwave Youth Film Competition at MSPIFF CLICK HERE.
• Apply To be On A Youth Jury:
  An opportunity for youth, as part of MSPIFF each April, Nextwave Youth Jury participation increases engagement and critical literacy skills for middle school (ages 11-14) and high school (ages 15-18) students by empowering youth to play an active role in the festival. Nextwave Youth Jurors award films from both our Nextwave Youth Film Competition and Childish Films program. CLICK HERE TO APPLY.
• Attend Youth Filmmaking Day at MSPIFF:
  Youth and their families are invited to a full-day experience of youth filmmaking: attending the Nextwave Youth Films showcase, youth filmmaking panels, and explore hands-on activities and workshops for all ages and levels. More information on Youth Filmmaking day this April 2018 during MSPIFF coming soon.

Major Support for Nextwave Provided by: