Young Cineastes Jury Application

YOUNG CINEASTES JURY APPLICATION

REQUIRED COMMITMENTS:

PSIFF 2025
- Watch 4-5 feature-length films over 2 days (in person)
- Attend one PSIFF Jury Deliberation Meeting (1-2 hr duration - Dates/Time/Location TBD)
ShortFest 2025
- Watch 8-10 short films (between 2-4 hrs)/Film links sent to watch virtually
- Attend one in-person Jury Deliberation Meeting (1-2 hrs, Date TBD)
*Access to reliable transportation is required & being on time*

The Festival cannot provide transportation to and from events.

PERKS:

• ShortFest and PSIFF badge (easy access to screenings!)

•Private screenings for all PSIFF 2025 films!

• Presenting awards to filmmakers during the ShortFest awards ceremony!

• Meeting other students who love movies as much as you do

...and more!

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• High-school students from around the Coachella Valley

• No filmmaking experience necessary

...
Student Email Address*
Student Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Date of birth*

MonthDayYear
Date
Current Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Student Phone Number*
Current Grade Level (for the 2025 Academic Year)*

FreshmanSophomoreJuniorSenior
Current School*
In a few sentences, please tell us why you would like to be a part of the Young Cineastes Jury:*
Are you over the age of 18?*

YESNO
Parent or Guardian Authorization

Anyone under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian complete the section below.
Parent/Guardian Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Parent/Guardian Email Address*
example@example.com
Parent/Guardian Phone Number*
Students on the Young Cineastes Jury may watch films which are mature and adult by nature. As this applicant's guardian, do you permit the applicant to watch films that may have an MPAA "R" or "NR" rating during their participation in the Youth Jury? Please note, the content will be contextualized in advance by the Programming Manager of the PSIFF.*

YesNo - Without consent the application will not be approved.
Parent/Guardian Signature*

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Today's Date*

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Parent or Guardian Authorization