Scout Film Festival

Welcome to Scout Film Festival (Scout), an international organization and annual festival celebrating emerging filmmakers from around the world aged 18 and under and 19 to 24. Scout is a 501c3 non-profit organization that produces an annual international event celebrating emerging filmmakers. Scout's mission is to support, empower, and connect diverse emerging filmmakers worldwide. This is what we live for! Our team works to encourage creative thinking, connect emerging filmmakers with peers and industry leaders, and engage youth in making the world a better place through film. Scout was founded by Anna Colavito and cofounder Adriana Teresa Letorney with the shared belief in building a platform that fosters a more equitable and inclusive film industry. Scout has developed into a global community network of thoughtful and creative thinkers; visual storytellers, industry professionals, and partner organizations. Together, we work to empower young filmmakers - future leaders. Over 5000 filmmakers aged 24 and under from 105 countries have submitted their films. Scout's Career Development Program offers grants, workshops, and mentorships with award-winning film industry leaders. The Emerging Filmmakers Grant is sponsored by Jurassic World's Writer and Director, Colin Trevorrow. Scout produces an annual international event that celebrates and empowers emerging filmmakers through film. The event presents films, workshops, talks, youth/emerging art and music networking events and receptions. Scout offers a platform for emerging voices and talent around the world, giving validity and strength to young people who focus their energy on building meaningful connections through their art, through film and storytelling. Scout has a meaningful impact on our community of international artists, not just in their filmmaking abilities, but in their desire to take action in their communities, to be connected to like-minded peers, and to make a difference in the world. By collaborating with them in this way, we empower them to amplify the impact they are able to have. Scout offers a home where emerging storytellers become energized with access to resources, direction, opportunities, connectivity, support, and a community of like-minded peers.