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.

Join us in honoring Barbara DeFina, a trailblazing and prolific American film producer who has left her mark on the film industry. Ms. DeFina's major credits include. Goodfellas, Casino, Hugo, Cape Fear, The Color of Money, Age of Innocence, and Last Temptation of Christ – to name a few.

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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.