Join us for the Reel Youth Film Showcase and Benefit, an evening of films and entertainment in support of Power of Hope, Youth Media Institute, and Longhouse Media's Native Lens program. Full of humor, vitality and creativity, the films showcase the best of youth filmmaking.  An event for the entire family!

The Vancouver, Canada-based Reel Youth’s traveling film festival features jury-winning short films from the U.S., Canada and beyond. All short films and performance art are created by youth under 19 years of age.   More than 25% of the films originate from the Seattle-area, such as Longhouse Media’s award-winning film, Rez Life, created by 3 Swinomish Tribal youth. 

Audience members can vote for their favorite films in the People's Choice Awards.  Youth filmmakers are eligible to win prizes including having the winning film broadcast on Global BC television or a full scholarship to the Gulf Islands Film and Television School youth media intensive program. 

All proceeds from the Reel Youth Film Showcase benefit three Seattle youth non-profit organizations:  Power of Hope, Youth Media Institute, and Longhouse Media’s Native Lens program.  Power of Hope unleashes the positive potential of youth through arts-centered experiential learning programs and by training adults who work with youth.  Youth Media Institute works with diverse youth to support the expression of arts and culture through various media technologies.  The Native Lens program supports the growth and expression of Indigenous youth through digital media making.  Come support the organizations that support our youth! See you there!