Hundreds of young filmmakers take center stage at The Soraya for the CSUN film festival
Published on May 15, 2026.
The 2026 “Making Movies That Matter” Youth Short Film Festival at CSUN is a milestone celebration marking the program's 10th anniversary. The initiative, led by Councilmember John Lee, aims to introduce elementary, middle, and high school students across the San Fernando Valley to the art and craft of filmmaking. This year's festival saw a surge in participation, with 240 student short films submitted, nearly doubling the previous year's total. Funding for the initiative comes from city arts fees collected from development projects and discretionary funds from the Council District 12 office. The festival will also feature appearances from actress and singer Victoria Justice.
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