Is there an Age limit in most film festivals? at DVinfo.net

Nick Rothwell · February 2nd, 2007, 07:53 PM

Sorry if this has already been covered, but a quick search revealed no results. I'm 16 and I'm very interested in a future career in filmmaking, does anybody know if film festivals generally have an age limit? Typically you wouldn't expect a 16 year old to create something as decent as a veteran, but for us ambitious ones I'm hoping there's a younger age category.

Richard Alvarez · February 2nd, 2007, 09:16 PM

Check for 'student' level entries. Quite often film festivals will have 'student' categories which can range from grade school (seriously) up through grad school. A few will also specifically list age limits.

Withoutabox is a great place to do a search for festivals.

Peter Wiley · February 3rd, 2007, 06:44 PM

Because submitting films tp a festival may require that you enter into a contract with the festival producer, and since most states do not allow minors to enter into contracts, you might have to have a parent or legal guardian assist you. Some festivals may impose an 18 years old or over limit to avoid dealing with potential legal issues related to receiving submissions from minors.

February 2nd, 2007, 07:53 PM	#1
Nick Rothwell Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: St.Catharines, Canada Posts: 33	Is there an Age limit in most film festivals? Sorry if this has already been covered, but a quick search revealed no results. I'm 16 and I'm very interested in a future career in filmmaking, does anybody know if film festivals generally have an age limit? Typically you wouldn't expect a 16 year old to create something as decent as a veteran, but for us ambitious ones I'm hoping there's a younger age category.

February 2nd, 2007, 09:16 PM	#2
Richard Alvarez Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 3,840	Check for 'student' level entries. Quite often film festivals will have 'student' categories which can range from grade school (seriously) up through grad school. A few will also specifically list age limits. Withoutabox is a great place to do a search for festivals.

February 3rd, 2007, 06:44 PM	#3
Peter Wiley Major Player Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lewisburg PA Posts: 752	Because submitting films tp a festival may require that you enter into a contract with the festival producer, and since most states do not allow minors to enter into contracts, you might have to have a parent or legal guardian assist you. Some festivals may impose an 18 years old or over limit to avoid dealing with potential legal issues related to receiving submissions from minors.