Points North Campus provides university and high school students the opportunity to participate in discussions about the craft and business of documentary film and media, connecting them directly with filmmakers and industry professionals during the annual Camden International Film Festival.

The Points North Campus provides a unique experience for students to understand the evolving independent film and media landscape and discover the various career paths to follow after graduation. Regional universities and local high schools will receive free Student passes to CIFF (September 11-14, 2025), providing entrance to all film screenings and Points North Forum programming. One faculty pass will also be offered to each attending school.

The program builds on long-standing partnerships with Maine schools and colleges. Since 2016, we have expanded our Points North Campus program to include additional students from Emerson College, School of Visual Arts, Bates College, and Northwestern University. Our goal is to create a mini-campus environment within our festival setting for students to interact with the 100+ filmmakers and industry delegates visiting during the Camden International Film Festival and Points North Forum.

To learn more about partnership opportunities through Points North Campus, email [email protected].