A highly competitive and exclusive scholarship program awarded to a selection of 8-12 undergraduate and recent college graduates to experience a film festival firsthand.

The Lake Placid Film Festival is now accepting submissions to the 2023 film competition, “Your Shorts are Showing!" We are welcoming submissions to four categories: Narrative, Comedy, Documentary, and Student film. All films must be between 2 and 15 minutes.

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The Lake Placid Film Festival and Catalyst Story Institute are excited to present the Catalyst Episodic Showcase at the 21st Lake Placid Film Festival (October 26-29, 2023).  A curated selection of episodic video and pitches will be chosen by the Catalyst team to screen in the showcase with winning pitches presenting in person at the film festival.