Filmmaking: An Introduction for Young Directors Academy

July 6-10, 2026

Day Program Cost: $600
On Campus Accommodations Experience Cost: $1,200
Check-in for this experience will be the Sunday before the start date of the program

Throughout the academy, students will work independently and in groups on crafting stories about themselves and their communities. The storytelling continues as students collaborate to write, produce, shoot and edit short films to be screened on the final day of the program. Each student will have an opportunity to work both behind and in front of the camera taking on roles as director, producer, cinematographer, actor and editor. Using state of the art camera equipment and editing stations, students will gain valuable storytelling skills and find out what it takes to create a high quality film.

Participants will also:

• Learn the Phases of film production from Pre-Production to Post-Production
• Create shots lists and script breakdowns
• Develop directing, shooting and editing skills
• Shoot using Broadcast quality cameras
• Edit with Adobe Premiere Pro
• Complete a final film

Must be completing a grade, 9-12th, in the 2026-27 school year.