Now in its 2nd year, the Battle of Film Schools is becoming a staple in NYC for local and international film students from around the world. Located right next to the legendary Kaufman studios, every season BFS will screen a wide selection of student works in front of a packed audience of friends, supporters and industry professionals where the winners will be chosen by audience vote and provided with over $2,000 in prizes, industry resources and connections.
Battle of Film Schools will host quarterly live screenings, Q&A's with filmmakers, audience feedback, and networking opportunities. Our ultimate goal is to bring the competitive nature of filmmaking back to the forefront of the industry with a grassroots festival dedicated to student filmmakers. The film industry is competitive. Treating student films like college sports will lead to positive headway in film education and for the discovery of new filmmakers in a unique and innovative way. Film schools have some of the hardest working students out there, so what better way to celebrate these works than with a unique showcase and competition, as well as an opportunity for the winning film schools to claim bragging rights.
We are proud to have the support of one of the Top 100 Film Festivals in the world, Katra Film Series, and one of NYC’s no-holds-barred and revolutionary festivals, the Bowery Film Festival.
Submit today and let the battles begin!