Support Hofstra Student Filmmakers
Your gift will support the next generation of filmmakers at Hofstra University! Contributions to the Max Kolb Scholarship Fund provide special awards to winners of the Hofstra Student Film Festival, helping students offset the production costs of their junior and senior films.
Established in 2001 to honor the memory of Hofstra film student Max Benjamin Kolb, the scholarship has benefited more than 130 aspiring filmmakers, enabling them to bring their creative visions to life.
Your generosity makes a lasting impact on student filmmakers as they prepare to launch their careers in the competitive world of media and entertainment.
Hofstra Student Film Festival
Now in its 28th year, the Hofstra University Student Film Festival showcases the best undergraduate films produced each academic year. Featuring more than 30 films created, produced, and directed by talented students, the festival celebrates the creativity and dedication of sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
The annual event concludes with an awards ceremony recognizing outstanding achievements in categories such as directing, screenwriting, cinematography, production design, editing, and sound design. Films are judged by distinguished alumni and industry professionals.
Hofstra student films have been screened at prestigious festivals across the globe, including Tribeca, SXSW, Sundance, Cannes, and Toronto, demonstrating the exceptional quality of work produced by our students.
Hofstra Film Program
In 2025, Variety, TheWrap, and The Hollywood Reporter all recognized Hofstra University as one of the top film program in the country.
With more than 250 students enrolled in BA and BFA programs, Hofstra has been praised for staying ahead of industry trends and providing students with access to state-of-the-art facilities and real-world experiences.
Support Hofstra’s talented filmmakers and help them tell the stories that will shape the future of cinema.
