About this Event
Join the Community Art Center for the 29th Annual Do It Your Damn Self!! National Youth Film Festival, the longest running youth film festival in the country. Celebrate teen voices from across the nation!
5-6pm - Relax outdoors in the Kendall/MIT Open Space with music, lawn games, and snacks.
6-8pm - Enjoy the 2026 reel indoors in the MIT Welcome Center
8-9pm - A panel discussion with the featured filmmakers
Please note: this event is first come, first served regardless of registration.
While this event is free and open to all, please note that some of the films include content that might not be appropriate for children. All minors must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Responsible adults, please keep a close eye on your kids.
Photos and/or videos will be taken at this event. By entering and attending this event, you acknowledge and agree that your likeness may be included in photos and videos of the event and that those photos and videos may be used by MIT in connection with communications about MIT Open Space Programming or in other MIT communications, and/or shared with third parties, including on the Internet. If you do not agree to this usage, please notify a staff member when you arrive.
We are committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment on our website and in person at our events. If you would like to request a disability-related accommodation, please contact us at [email protected] as soon as possible to allow us time to respond. Requests made less than 2 weeks before the start date of your program may not be able to be met in time.
With any questions, email us at [email protected].
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
MIT Welcome Center, 292 Main Street, Cambridge, United States
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