Astoria Film Festival Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit organization and an official NYC DOE VENDOR that brings filmmaking workshops, film events, film/media workforce training, and film production services to the NYC Community, with a focus on highlighting the diversity of NYC.
Astoria Film Festival provides Film/Media Production Education and Workforce Development Programs for a wide range of ages and experience levels
Ages 8-adult: Film/Media Production Workshops in schools, after schools, high schools, colleges, and community centers, guiding participants through the film production process from pitch to premiere.
The curriculum was developed by Harvard educators and industry professionals, and is taught by local filmmakers and college film students who are trained by AFF.
Ages 15+: Internships in Festival Event Management, and Social Media Video Production/Management
Ages 18+: Media Career Workforce Development Workshops, Media Production Lab, Internships
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Annual Astoria Film Festival (Short Films & Animation)
Annual Astoria Youth Film Festival
Career Conversations with Industry Professionals
Special Screenings
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Paid Internships and Jobs with training to conceive of, create, and edit video and graphic content for local nonprofits and businesses and manage social media accounts.​
