Found Footage Festival

Organization: Found Footage Festival, LLC

Quick Answer

Found Footage Festival is a arts program run by Found Footage Festival, LLC for high school students in grades 9–12. It takes place in person. Program cost is $25. No fixed deadline is listed — check the official site for current dates.

Program Overview

A touring comedy show showcasing weird, rare VHS and found videos, with live commentary by curators Nick Prueher and Joe Pickett.

Found Footage Festival is a touring film-comedy event that presents odd, hilarious, and obscure VHS tapes and other found videos, curated from thrift stores, garage sales, and archives across North America. Hosted by comedians Nick Prueher and Joe Pickett, the festival combines live commentary, storytelling, and themed video segments into a structured show that plays at independent cinemas, theaters, festivals, and occasional special events. This is not a traditional high school festival with a formal application process or student competition component; rather, high school students typically participate as audience members when the show comes to a nearby venue, sometimes as part of a film, media, or comedy club outing (subject to local age restrictions and content suitability). The primary benefits for students interested in film and media are exposure to archival and found-footage culture, an example of how curation and editing can create narrative and comedy, and inspiration for creative projects that repurpose existing media in original ways.

Program Details

Key facts about Found Footage Festival
Organizer	Found Footage Festival, LLC
Category	Arts & Humanities
Format	In-Person
Location	Various locations
Cost	$25
Eligibility	Grades 9–12
Application deadline	Rolling / not listed
Country	US
Listing last updated	July 4, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Found Footage Festival cost?

Found Footage Festival costs $25. Many paid programs offer need-based financial aid or fee waivers — check the official site before ruling it out.

Who is eligible for Found Footage Festival?

Found Footage Festival is open to high school students in grades 9–12. Some programs have additional requirements (GPA, coursework, essays, or recommendations) — the full criteria are on the official site.

Is Found Footage Festival online or in person?

Found Footage Festival is an in-person program.

How do I apply to Found Footage Festival?

Apply directly through Found Footage Festival, LLC's official website. ExtracurricularHub links to the official application — we list and verify programs but don't process applications.

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