First Time Fest

First Time Fest aims to discover and present the next generation of great cinema artists, offering a hybrid film festival and audience participation event. Twelve finalists will be judged by industry luminaries and avid moviegoers, with the Grand Prize winner receiving theatrical distribution and international sales representation. The festival will be based in New York City at the Players Club, with screenings at the Loew’s Village VII. Finalists will receive industry mentorship and a one-year club membership, and the event will also feature panels and the presentation of the first John Huston Prize for Lifetime Achievement in Cinema.