Thank you for participating in IndieWire's Future of Filmmaking Video Contest! Your Instagram reel must be posted by Wednesday, December 9, 2026 by 11:59pm PT and your entry form must be submitted by 12/10/26 to be eligible. Please make sure your video entry follows all contest rules. Winners will be announced on Tuesday, December 22. Email studentprograms@ampav.com with any questions.

Please be prepared with the permalink to your Instagram reel post and the cover image (or a still) from your video.

CONTEST ENTRY FORM

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Winners must be 18+ by start of chosen program in 2027. Please make sure your birth year is saved correctly.
*there is no requirement to be enrolled in school to participate

Contest Entry Info

make sure this is your post permalink, NOT a link to a story that expires
16:9 format is preferred

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