Junior Jury

Accepting Junior Jury Applications

The Montclair Film Festival is offering students in grades 10–12 an exciting opportunity to serve on the Junior Jury. Jurors will meet industry professionals and will learn how to analyze and adjudicate films. They will receive MF student memberships and VIP treatment with free access and reserved seats for select films. After deliberating and selecting the best film in its category, the jurors will present the Junior Jury Award at the closing night film.

REQUIREMENTS
To qualify, applicants must be:

  • In Grades 10 – 12.
  •  Available to screen 6 – 7 select films during the festival between October 17th and October 26th.
  • Available to participate in jury deliberations on Sunday, October 26th.

Applications will be accepted through September 19th, 2025

*We will publish the 2025 Junior Jury schedule once the Film Festival schedule is announced in early October. Meanwhile, to get an idea of commitment, please view our 2024 Jury Schedule. Most (but NOT all) screenings will be scheduled during the weekend of October 17th – 19th. Jury deliberations and festival Award Ceremony will take place on Sunday, October 26th.For more information, please e-mail Education@MontclairFilm.org

**Junior Jury 2024 Schedule