29th Annual Do It Your Damn Self!! Youth Film Festival: Premier Screening

Schedule

Fri Jun 05 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

The Brattle Theatre | Cambridge, MA

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Community Art Center’s 29th Annual Do It Your Damn Self!! Youth Film Festival, the longest-running youth film festival in the country!
About this Event

Join us for Community Art Center’s premier screening of the 29th Annual Do It Your Damn Self!! National Youth Film Festival, the longest-running youth film festival in the country! A panel discussion with the teen filmmakers will follow the screening. After the panel discussion, join us for a short reception with passed hors d'oeuvres at The Painted Burro Harvard Square (32 Church St, Cambridge, MA 02138)

The teen crew has been hard at work, thoughtfully curating a selection of films to create an enjoyable and thought-provoking anthology. This inspiring evening will showcase a diverse range of stories that highlight different cultures, perspectives, and experiences, created by young filmmakers from across the globe.

Don’t miss the opportunity to engage with filmmakers after the screening and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of this community gathering. Bring your friends and family to celebrate the power of storytelling and the future of cinema!

Free admission - doors open at 5:30PM.


Agenda

🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:15 PM
Do It Your Damn Self!! Premier Screening

Info: 29th Annual Do It Your Damn Self!! official film selections


🕑: 07:15 PM - 08:00 PM
Filmmaker Panel Discussion

Info: Q&A session with this year's DIYDS!! filmmakers, facilitated by members of Community Art Center's DIYDS!! crew


🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Sweets on the Square

Info: Stop at Brattle Plaza for some sweet treats on your way to the DIYDS!! reception at Painted Burro. Courtesy of Harvard Square Business Association.


🕑: 08:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Reception at Painted Burro, Harvard Square

Info: Join us for a reception with passed hors d'oeuvres and lite bites at The Painted Burro, Harvard Square (32 Church St. Cambridge, MA)


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The Brattle Theatre, 40 Brattle Street, Cambridge, United States

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