Dates & Deadlines
About festival
BECOME AN HONORARY FOUR STORIES FELLOW!
We're looking for bold, meaningful stories from Greater Boston filmmakers ages 16–25 exploring important social issues through narrative films, documentaries, and music videos.
Whether it's grief, climate change, mental health, identity, belonging, community, or something entirely personal to you, we want to see stories that spark conversation, challenge perspectives, and inspire change.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Short films up to 5 minutes
- Completed films produced within the last 2 years
- Works-in-progress produced within the last year that need finishing funds
- Narrative, documentary, or music video projects
AMPLIFICATION AT THE PREMIERE AND BEYOND
Selected filmmakers will become Honorary Four Stories Fellows, with opportunities including:
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Screening tour opportunities
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Editorial and creative support
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Future funding opportunities
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Premiere screenings, panels, and filmmaker conversations
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Media, press, and networking opportunities
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Ongoing promotion and amplification through the Four Stories Fellowship network
Your story deserves to be seen.
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Festival Amenities
Filmmaker pass
Four Stories Honorary Fellowship
13 perks included
Travel
Travel Stipends
Travel reimbursement
Amenities
Catering
Food and beverages
Swag Bags
Gift bags
Green Room
Private backstage area
Events
Filmmaker Events
Filmmakers networking events
Q&A Sessions
Audience interaction
After Parties
Post-screening events
Press Events
Media opportunities
Industry Panels
Panel discussions
Welcome Dinner
Opening night dinner
Access
Complimentary Tickets
Free guest passes
Priority Seating
Reserved seating
Marketing
Social Media Spotlight
Online promotion
Accepted Content
Submission Categories
Four Stories Honorary Fellow SubmissionCloses within 7 days or closed
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - Short films up to 5 minutes - The submitter/filmmaker must be aged 16-25 years old - Narrative, documentary, or music video projects - Completed films produced within the last 2 years - Works-in-progress produced within the last year that need finishing funds
Deadline: October 28, 2026
Festival Rules
Rules & Terms:
- The film’s director(s) must have been 25 years of age or younger at the time of production.
- To be considered, films must be developed, produced, and finished by filmmakers 25 years old or younger.
- Completed films produced within the last 2 years
- Works-in-progress produced within the last year that need finishing funds
- All music and other copyrighted material used in the film must be properly licensed and attributed.
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