FastForward Magazine

FastForward in New York - July 26-Aug 1, 2026
(note date change)

West meets East in the high-energy capital of news, fashion and technology. Meet the people and places that make New York City the happening place for culture, music and media. Space is limited.

All high school students, including graduating seniors and incoming freshmen encouraged to apply.
Send 1-5 paragraphs of why you want to participate in a week of inspiring interviews and publish your work in our magazine. Email [email protected].

From the windows of our taxi, culture streams past. A motorcycle parade flashes by, Heelys flood the street and rumbling fills our ears. The subways become our lifeline. Days start and end there. Singers, guitarists, and eccentric dancers use their talent to ease the stress of each day. We are surrounded by art. By new ideas in symbiotic relationships with old. They coexist in a curious balancing act. We wander into old brick warehouses and see the creative ingenuity of the young and progressive. Our experience is an endless whirlwind of food, art, culture, and connection, an intoxicating, invigorating journey. Addicting, alluring, and almost incomprehensible.
— Bri Alphonso Gibbs,

FastForward in New York - July 18-25, 2026

West meets East in the high-energy capital of news, fashion and technology. Meet the people and places that make New York City the happening place for culture, music and media. Space is limited.

All high school students, including graduating seniors and incoming freshmen encouraged to apply.
Send 1-5 paragraphs of why you want to participate in a week of awesome interviews and publish your work in our magazine. Email [email protected].

From the windows of our taxi, culture streams past. A motorcycle parade flashes by, Heelys flood the street and rumbling fills our ears. The subways become our lifeline. Days start and end there. Singers, guitarists, and eccentric dancers use their talent to ease the stress of each day. We are surrounded by art. By new ideas in symbiotic relationships with old. They coexist in a curious balancing act. We wander into old brick warehouses and see the creative ingenuity of the young and progressive. Our experience is an endless whirlwind of food, art, culture, and connection, an intoxicating, invigorating journey. Addicting, alluring, and almost incomprehensible.
— Bri Alphonso Gibbs,

FastForward: The Photography Contest

Awards of Merit (in order of appearance)
1. Vivi Orum, Sophomore,
2. Rhys Buchbinder, Sophomore,
3. Marlee Nies, Senior,

Over 400 entries vied for the top prizes. See the pictures that took the top three spots, Honorable Mentions and Awards of Merit in another strong year for photographs from Marin County high schools.

Coming in January 2026 at www.fastforwardweb.com

FastForward: The Photography Contest

Honorable Mentions - $50 (in order of appearance)
1. Alex Kirsten, Senior,
2. Hannah Schwartz, Sophomore,
3. Cade Savage Schwartz, Senior,

Over 400 entries vied for the top prizes. See the pictures that took the top three spots, Honorable Mentions and Awards of Merit in another strong year for photographs from Marin County high schools.

Coming in January 2026 at www.fastforwardweb.com

FastForward: The Photography Contest

2nd Place - $200
Carlos Cortez, Senior,

Over 400 entries vied for the top prizes. See the pictures that took the top three spots, Honorable Mentions and Awards of Merit in a stunning year for photographs from Marin County high schools.

Coming in January 2026 at www.fastforwardweb.com