Film
FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
NYU: Tisch Summer High School online Filmmakers Workshop
This online workshop introduces students to the theory and techniques of developing and producing short films that are shot and edited digitally. As most students enter the program with little or no experience in film or video, early assignments familiarize them with equipment as well as documentary, experimental, and narrative approaches. Working in online crews, students will collaborate to develop their directing, shooting, and editing skills as they produce music videos and short films (three to five minutes in length). Special emphasis is placed on storytelling through visual language. Students learn the basics of screenwriting through writing exercises, reading assignments, viewing online media examples, as well as the script development and research of their short films. Through streaming lectures and video meetings this online workshop will highlight the fundamentals of story structure, character development, communication of thematic statements, and visual storytelling, among other topics.
USC Cinematic Arts: Summer Program
Enrich your filmmaking, screenwriting, computer animation, or film/television business knowledge from the oldest and most prolific film school in the United States. Those wishing to hone their craft or enhance their understanding of filmmaking are invited to apply to any of our class offerings, which cover multiple aspects of the entertainment industry.
Classes are taught by leading industry professionals for six weeks on our state-of-theart campus located in the heart of the entertainment capital of the world. The Summer Program offers production, editing, animation, screenwriting, interactive media, and film and television business classes. Interested applicants ages 16+ and from around the world are welcome to apply.
UCLA Summer Sessions: Digital Filmmaking Summer Institute
The UCLA Film and Television Summer Institute shapes the filmmakers of tomorrow from the heart of Los Angeles, the entertainment capital of the world.
The Film and Television Digital Filmmaking Summer Institute gives high school students from across the country and around the globe an unparalleled opportunity to study filmmaking at one of the most prestigious film schools in the world. The program is a three-week, intensive production workshop designed for highly motivated rising high school juniors, seniors, and 2024 High School graduates.
Students are immersed in the creativity and technique of cinematic storytelling and challenged to create entertaining narrative projects.
Students use the Department of Film, Television and Digital Media’s latest editing software and digital cinema cameras
Students work collaboratively on projects that are filmed as daylight exteriors on location across the UCLA campus
The program curriculum consists of a combination of lectures, practical camera exercises, guest speakers, and post-production labs
This workshop carries 3 units of UCLA college credit
Program activities include film screenings, guest speakers, and a visit to a Hollywood studio
All films will be screened in a state-of-the-art theater during the certificate ceremony at the end of the workshop. Friends and family are welcome!
This is an intensive immersion experience for beginning filmmakers designed to form a basic understanding of the aesthetic, creative, and logistical decisions involved in making a film. While previous experience in digital filmmaking is not required, this is a disciplined and rigorous program and requires a significant time commitment.
Columbia NYC Residential summer
For a truly immersive college experience, students who will be 16 years of age or older at the program’s start are eligible to reside on our Morningside Campus: a serene academic community where they will always be mere steps away from classrooms, libraries, amenities—and New York City. Classes are taught by expert instructors who will challenge students to think independently, critically, and creatively, with both open-mindedness and precision. Upon successful completion, students will earn a Columbia University Certification of Participation and an evaluation written by their instructor to further set them apart in the college application process. Classes meet twice daily, once in the morning and once in the afternoon, separated by a 2-hr midday break. All residential students are welcome to join the various activities, outings, and workshops available throughout the day, as well as weekly special events Friday and Saturday.
Digital Filmmaking: From Initial Concept to Final Edit
Understanding Cinema: Analyzing Film Language and Styles
Emerson Digital Filmmakers studio online (cancelled 2024)
Digital Filmmakers Studio offers an online opportunity to explore video production concepts for documentary, experimental filmmaking, narrative and collaborative film production. Applicants selected for the five-week program train in the art and technique of single-camera digital film production. Beginning with discussions and lectures on the foundations and theories of cinematography, editing, and visual story-telling. Each student will complete film projects both on their own and via online collaboration with their cohorts, working on multiple films remotely with others and holding pre-production meetings via Zoom. The online structure of this course will offer students valuable experience working within today’s remote digital workflow. Students will also engage with their peers in an overview of Intro to Film Styles course. Each student will leave with a small portfolio of work that can assist them as they apply to colleges as rising seniors. This program is only offered as a noncredit program.
New York Film Academy – 1-Week Movie Camp for teens
At NYFA’s teen filmmaking camps, students get a snapshot of the filmmaking and content creation process. In just a week, students make a short film, and learn how to write, shoot, direct, and edit their own unique content. Students also work in rotation on writing, editing, and shooting peer films, learning essential skills such as directing, basic screenwriting structure, basic camera, and lighting skills, as well as the basics of editing and post-production workflow.
Students may take the 1-Week Filmmaking Camp for Teens and 1-Week Acting for Film Camp back-to-back. Upon completion of the camp, students may show their final work in an in-class screening and critique. To store a copy of their final project and project files, we suggest that one-week students bring a 500GB – 1TB hard drive.
Interlochen Center for the Arts — filmmaking summer program
You will have the opportunity to work with professional filmmakers, guest artists, and other talented students to create a movie from scratch.
Your days will include classes and hands-on lab time to practice technical production and postproduction skills. You will put your classroom and lab skills into practice by heading out on location for a series of productions throughout the program.
As a filmmaking student, you will participate in the following workshops:
Production
Post-Production/Editing
Screenwriting
Tech Skills
Film History
Interlochen Center for the Arts — screenwriting summer program
Spend a week during this screenwriting summer program on our gorgeous campus drafting your creativity and imagination into stories and scripts that matter to you, all while working one-on-one with seasoned screenwriters, filmmakers, and visiting guest artists.
You'll have daily instruction and lab time to work individually on your scripts and screenplays. Under the guidance of our professional filmmaking instructors, you'll leave the program having developed and completed a short script for your portfolio. You'll also have the opportunity for a staged reading of your work with your fellow screenwriters.
Interlochen Center for the Arts — animation summer program
Dive deeper into the constantly evolving world of animation and learn how digital animation is transforming storytelling and visual language. Under the guidance of leading professionals, at our animation camp you’ll discover the history, fundamentals, and current best practices of animation and work individually and collaboratively to create your own short films. Each three-week session explores different animation topics and welcomes both beginners and seasoned visual storytellers.
Understand the pipeline process of digital animation from first pitch to finished project
Discuss the fundamentals of movement as they pertain to a variety of animation fields
Explore relevant history of animation
Gain hands-on experience with industry-standard animation software based on the objectives of our professional animators
At the end of your session, your work will be featured in a student showcase in our 180-seat, 4K high-definition, state-of-the-art projection space.
FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS
New York Film Academy – Kids Film Camp (ages 10 – 13)
During our two-week filmmaking summer camp, students learn how to compose, direct, and edit quality images, working with industry-standard digital cameras and equipment. In the first week, students create a short silent film. In the second week, students create a second film, building upon their knowledge from week one. Throughout the program, students acquire hands-on experience and knowledge about the filmmaking process. In addition to serving as directors and writers on their own projects, they also build practical set experience, acting as assistant directors, actors, and camera operators in peer productions.
At the end of the camp, films are celebrated in a screening open to friends and family. Students receive a USB drive from NYFA with a digital copy of their work. During the camp, students need to provide their own lunch.
To learn more about NYFA’s camps, visit the NYFA Camp Brochure.
Pepperdine University Digital Film Camp (U.S. Performing Arts Camp)
Challenge your imagination and explore your desire to become a Filmmaker by becoming part of US Performing Arts’ Digital Film Camp at Pepperdine University. Students are immersed in the world of film-making from day one and are taught the “Hollywood Way” to make movies!