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Four Stories Honorary Fellowship
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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Four Stories Honorary Fellow Submission
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
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.
