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Using the fun of film to inspire and empower teens across the nation as they build film, tech & workplace skills through free training programs and on-set experiences.

06/19/2026

In case you didn’t get enough Fresh Films Coast to Coast Film Fest comedy shorts, here’s a list of three additional honorable mention films we think you should check out!

George Washington Carver STEAM Academy version of “This is a Disaster” – https://bit.ly/4utDLDW

“Donut,” by ITW David Speer Academy, A Noble School – https://bit.ly/4okes5G

Independent Film Alliance Chicago Chicago’s version of “Fortune Favors the Hungry” - https://bit.ly/4vOP3Up

The Fresh Films Weekly filmmaking program equipped these young creators with the skills to make these fantastic shorts. Combine those with the industry experiences, connections, and mentorships the program offers, and you’re talking about a real media and film industry one-up!

06/18/2026

A round of applause goes to the film crew at the Long Beach Polytechnic High School Fresh Films Weekly program site in Long Beach, CA. for winning the West Region’s Audience Choice Award with their comedy short, “The Director” in last week’s Fresh Films Coast to Coast Film Festival.

Synopsis: An understudy lands a big role working with a legendary director, only to find himself in an absurd scenario acting out a nonsensical script.

"The Director" is one of 40 short films made by young creators nationwide, each serving as the final capstone project of the Fresh Films Weekly filmmaking program.

Head over to https://bit.ly/4e14hzB to check it out!

06/17/2026

Congrats to our filmmakers at YWCA Quad Cities Rock Island, the Fresh Films Weekly program site in Rock Island, Ill., won the Midwest Region’s Audience Choice Award in last week’s Fresh Films Coast to Coast Film Festival with their comedy short, “Road Trippin’.”

Synopsis: Three friends face the harsh realities of road tripping: stinky snacks, endless bickering, and crazed foes.

The film is one of 40 shorts produced by Fresh Films Weekly program creators for their capstone project.
See it for yourself at https://bit.ly/4fxUiCZ!

06/16/2026

Shout out to the Fresh Films Weekly film crew at the Georgia Gwinnett College program site in Lawrenceville, GA. Their short comedy "This is a Disaster" took home the Audience Choice Award for the Southeast Region at last week's Fresh Films Coast to Coast Film Festival!

Synopsis: When college student Trevor is forced out of his studying hyper-focus, he’s faced with the disgusting state of his dorm room. When he tries to tidy up, his messy room puts him in his place instead.

"This is a Disaster" is among 40 short films created by youth filmmakers across the country as the capstone project of the Fresh Films Weekly filmmaking program.

Click over to https://bit.ly/3PXiGUh to watch this award-winning film!

06/15/2026

Congratulations to the young creators at the Best Buy Teen Tech Center at Phase 4 Learning Center in Pittsburgh, PA. Their comedic short film, “Fortune Favors the Hungry,” earned the East Coast Region’s Audience Choice Award in last week’s Fresh Films Coast to Coast Film Festival!

Synopsis: A chill night of Chinese takeout devolves into chaos for three friends after receiving strange fortune cookies with possibly nefarious intentions.

This film is one of 16 shorts produced by young creators around the nation as the capstone project of the Fresh Films Weekly filmmaking program.

Head to https://bit.ly/3RRnaMO to watch this award-winning film!

06/12/2026

✨We’ve wrapped up the Short Film Project and our weekly program! THANK YOU to all the filmmakers who brought their unique voices, talents and stories to the 2026 Coast to Coast Film Festival! Congrats on an AMAZING year and premiere and get ready for a great summer on set!

Before we announce the winners next week - 4 youth interned with Fresh Films Alum Ashley Stephens ('07) who led them in creating this video and other BTS videos this year were created by our AMAZING Fresh Films interns from Warren High School, Davenport Community Schools, The Spanish American Center, Inc., and ITW David Speer Academy, A Noble School! Enjoy the view behind the curtain! And then stay tuned next week as we share the winning films!

Watch on YouTube! 👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIjHOplgigo

06/09/2026

✨Coming soon...your summer on a film set!

Every year - youth amplify their skills and earn valued industry credentials in PAID summer internships! For 5th year in a row, record number - with 100-150 youth internships each summer across the country!

80 young people will be coming onto the summer Fresh Films film set! More details coming soon! Another 10 onset for corporate production with ITW! Gaining real on-set experience!

06/05/2026

Thank you so much for attending the Fresh Films Coast to Coast Film Festival on Tuesday! We hope you enjoyed watching these incredible student films.
There’s only one thing left to do — vote for your favorite film and help decide the Audience Choice Award!
🎥 Cast your vote here: https://forms.monday.com/forms/4da95fda0c5482b2612a1999888527f2?r=use1
Thanks for supporting our amazing filmmakers!

06/02/2026

Join us for the Coast to Coast film festival tonight happening NOW with films from around the country! YouTube live links are below

East Coast - 6pm ET https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQ1u9hdbwoA&feature=youtu.be
Southeast - 7pm ET - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0uHqma1l1o
Midwest - 7pm CT / 8pm ET https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bAXvURrRuQ
West Coast - 6pm PT / 9pm ET https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwaMocsl4pg

05/27/2026

Our LAST Speaker Series before the end of 2026 Weekly Fresh Films Program is TODAY!

The real-world examples provided by Fresh Films speakers — and the opportunities to connect with those industry pros — helps you realize your dreams aren’t out of reach. This kind of practical advice can help draw a map to a successful future in the entertainment industry!

If you want to work in sports media, you can’t miss this speaker session!If you want to work in sports media, you can’t miss this speaker session!

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