2023 Prizes and Scholarships
All 2023 Award Category Winners will receive:
An Official 2023 Teen Indie Trophy (The Tindie!)
10-Pack of AAHSFF Lesson Plans
Final Cut Pro X Editing Software
1-Year “Unlimited Use” Subscription - Bulletproof Bear (Music + Sound)
1-Year Subscription - Filmic Pro Mobile Camera Application
In Addition, the following Category Winners will receive:
Best Overall - $5,000 Cash Prize - Presented by Society of Motion Picture & Television Engineers & Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro, Pocket Cinema Camera Pro EVF, Pocket Camera Battery Pro Grip ($3,179 in value)
Best Direction - 4-Year Scholarship valued at $112K to Quinnipiac University & 1-Year Subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud
Best Drama - 4-Year Scholarship valued at $45,000 presented by New York Film Academy & 1-Year Subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud
Best Animation - 4-Year Scholarship valued at $45,000 presented by New York Film Academy & 1-Year Subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud
Best Editing - $60,000 Scholarship to Huntington University & Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve Editor Keyboard ($595 in value)
Spark Award - $60,000 Scholarship to Huntington University & 1-Year Subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud
2023 NYC Film Invitational: Complete Experience - Blackmagic Design URSA Mini Pro 12K, URSA Viewfinder, URSA Mini Shoulder Kit, URSA Handgrip ($8,504 in value)
Female Rising Star Award - Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro, Pocket Cinema Camera Pro EVF, Pocket Camera Battery Pro Grip ($3,179)
Best Cinematography - Sony A7C mirrorless camera with Kit lens ($2000+ value)
Best Screenplay - a Zacuto ACT Baseplate ($495 in value!) & Full Scholarship to Prodigy Camp, a week-long intensive camp in Leavenworth, WA for some of the world’s most promising young filmmakers and songwriters. We support aspiring young artists from all backgrounds and experience levels who have a passion, authentic voice and a spark to change the world through the power of storytelling.
Best Documentary (Presented by Ithaca College) - Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve Studio Editing Software ($295 in value) & a Zacuto Smart Z-Finder ($395 in value!)
Best Comedy - a Zacuto ACT Baseplate ($495 in value!) + Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve Studio Editing Software ($295 in value)
Emerging Talent Award (3 Honorees) - Recognizing the best film submitted by a 9th, 10th, or 11th grade filmmaker - (1) Full Scholarship to a 1 week New York Film Academy Summer Camp, and (2) Full Scholarships to a SCAD Summer Seminar
Best Horror/Sci-Fi/Fantasy - a Zacuto ACT Baseplate ($495 in value!) & 1-Year Subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud
Best Experimental - a Zacuto Smart Z-Finder ($395 in value!) & 1-Year Subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud
Maverick Award - a Zacuto Smart Z-Finder ($395 in value!) & 1-Year Subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud
Best International Film - 1-Year Subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud
Best Music Video - 1-Year Subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud
Audience Choice Award - 1-Year Subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud
Broadcast Journalism category winner - The Student Television Network (STN) is generously providing each winner with one FREE annual membership for their school to join the Student Television Network. This will give them access to lesson plans, masterclasses, contests, and community for the entire school year.
2023 “Shot on Sporfie” Experience Contest (to be submitted and announced after the 2023 AAHSFF) - Cash Prizes for the following: $1500 for 1st Place, $1000 for 2nd Place, and $500 for 3rd Place.
