Help Me Attend the All-American High School Film Festival in NYC!

Hi, my name is Marianna Evans, and I’m incredibly honored to share that my short film has been officially selected to screen at the 2025 All-American High School Film Festival this October in New York City. This is a huge milestone for me as a student filmmaker, and I’m reaching out to kindly ask for your support in helping me attend this amazing opportunity.

The festival offers much more than just film screenings — it includes a college fair, opportunities to connect with industry professionals and fellow student filmmakers, hands-on equipment demos, and educational events that will help me continue to grow as a storyteller. As someone passionate about film, this experience would mean the world to me — not only as a celebration of my hard work, but also as a unique chance to learn, connect, and be inspired.

I created my film with the help and encouragement of the Carlsbad High School Film Academy and my talented peers. The process was one of the most rewarding creative experiences I’ve had so far. Being able to travel to New York—for the first time ever—to see my work on screen and celebrate this achievement (which happens to fall on my birthday!) would be an unforgettable experience.

Your donation will go toward travel, lodging, and festival-related expenses for my mom (who has supported me every step of the way) to chaperone and me to attend. Any amount helps and is deeply appreciated.

Thank you so much for supporting a future filmmaker!

— Mari