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YoungArts National Arts Competition — Film
Prestigious national arts competition; winners join a lifelong artist mentorship network.
Deadline: October
3-5 hours/week hrs/week
Sophomore, Junior, Senior
CompetitionVirtualLow CostPaidAdvanced
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