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NEXT GEN Film Festival


  • Key City Public Theater 419 Washington Street Port Townsend, Washington 98368 (map)

A weekend celebration of films for and by young people including award-winning films from the latest edition of New York International Children’s Film Festival, National Film Festival for Talented Youth (NFFTY), Port Townsend High School Media Lab, Outside the Frame, Prodigy Camp and our feature documentary If You Build It from Crossroads Entertainment.

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Friday February 6, 7PM
Young Filmmakers Showcase
A variety of short films for everyone, by young people from NFFTY, Outside the Frame, Prodigy Camp, and PTHS Media Lab.
NFFTY is the world’s largest, most influential film festival for emerging filmmakers. This lineup features filmmakers (age 13-24) from all over the country.
Outside the Frame is a Portland-based organization that offers filmmaking as an outlet for marginalized youth.
The Prodigy Camp empowers young filmmakers to excel both personally and professionally through storytelling.
Port Townsend High School Media Lab
A collection of short films from the students of PTHS Media Lab.


Saturday February 7, 11:30AM
Little Kids Flicks from New York International Children's Film Festival

Let your little ones discover the magic of the big screen with Little Kid Flicks. Whether searching for the perfect pancake or interviewing a crocodile, these shorts are sure to enchant and delight all audiences (but especially our youngest!)


Saturday February 7, 2PM
Big Kid Flicks from the New York International Children's Film Festival
Big Kid Flicks is full of challenges big and small. With obstacles like training for the paralympics and selling ties across the countryside, this program is full of vibrancy and adventure.


Sunday February 8, 7PM
Feature Documentary - IF YOU BUILD IT

IF YOU BUILD IT follows designer-activists Emily Pilloton and Matthew Miller to rural Bertie County, the poorest in North Carolina, where they work with local high school students to help transform both their community and their lives.

Tickets For NEXT GEN Film Festival Are Available Now!
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