Gabrielle Union, another honorary board member and a rising star after her performance in the hit film "Bring It On," raised the question of censorship at last week's news conference announcing the festival, asking if submissions would be altered or rejected because of content.
Jonathan Hiltz responded that he expected "not too much censorship," saying the festival would "pick movies that are suitable but also express vision."
To Union, that goes against the purpose of creating a teen film forum. Established scriptwriters tend to be 40-year-olds out of touch with teen reality, she said.
"I think (the teen perspective) needs to be seen. I think we need to be appalled and shocked," Union said.