RUNTIME: 77 minutes

Screening order featured below.

We present Life Is Grand (2016), an award-winning documentary from our Youth FX archives highlighting the story of icon Abdul Nur, known as the unofficial Mayor of Grand street.

We were saddened to hear to Abdul’s recent passing and share this film in memoriam of a true community icon who will be sorely missed.

Runtime | 7 Minutes

- In collaboration with NBCUniversal, Rouge FX Produced a commercial for Trust for Public Land highlighting their schoolyards projects.

Runtime | 1 Minute.

A music video produced in the Concepts & Colors Music Video afterschool program in collaboration with artist Alia Chiar.

Learn more about Color’s & Concepts on our website.

Runtime | 3 Minutes

As unsettling noises echo through the empty building, a young woman’s growing paranoia begins to blur the line between reality and imagination.

Produced at a 5 Hour Film Program in partnership with UAlbany’s teen afterschool program and Dr. Caroline Sharkey.

Runtime | 3 Minutes

When a manhunt game goes wrong, three friends are left with the consequences of their actions.

Produced as part of our 2024 Summer Program. For info about our 2025 Summer Program: youthfx.org/summer25

Runtime | 17 Minutes

A short documentary from one of our 2024 NeXt Doc Fellow Andres Lira that highlights the experience of migrant farm workers in the US.

Learn more about our NeXt Doc Fellowship: www.nextdoc.org/

Runtime | 17 Minutes

Two budding ghost hunters get more than they bargained for when they explore an abandoned building.

Produced at a 5 Hour Film Program in partnership with UAlbany’s teen afterschool program and Dr. Caroline Sharkey.

Runtime | 3 Minutes

After a breakup and one wild night, two best friends go on an adventure to retrieve a family heirloom. They race against time to avoid dire repercussions from their parents.

Produced as part of our 2024 Summer Program. For info about our 2025 Summer Program: youthfx.org/summer25

Runtime | 18 Minutes

A behind the scenes look at the excitement of our 2025 Youth FX Summer program.

For info about our 2025 Summer Program: youthfx.org/summer25

Runtime | 9 Minutes