The Jay Orr Student All-Access Pass Program provides a number of Baltimore high school and college students with free access to all films and events at the New/Next Film Festival. Students are further given the opportunity to personally engage and connect with experienced filmmakers through intentional and meaningful festival experiences dedicated to sharing knowledge, craft, and the art of storytelling.
This program honors the memory of Jay Orr, whose quiet generosity, love of movies, and devotion to the culture and community of Baltimore continues to inspire opportunities for young people to experience the magic of film. Always animated by the creative, adventurous spirit of indie film festivals like the New/Next, Jay wanted free-spirited filmmaking to live on and grow.
New/Next is sponsored by Baltimore Public Media, a 501(c)3 organization. All donations to New/Next Film Festival are fully tax deductible. To coordinate a donation directly to the festival via ACH or Wire Transfer, please contact emma@truefriend.studio
