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California Film InstituteSelective

California Film Institute: Summerfilm

Multiple immersive workshops exploring pathways into film and festival industries. Students write, shoot, and edit original work while receiving professional-level training with hands-on experience in filmmaking.

Jul · 1–4 wk sessionsCommuter / OnlineSan Rafael, CA$500–$1,499Rolling
Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Career Exploration
SubjectsFilmmaking and Digital Media, Documentary Filmmaking, Narrative Filmmaking, Screenwriting, Cinematography, Film Editing, Film Curation
Cost$500–$1,499 · $1,000
Websitehttps://cfieducation.cafilm.org/summerfilm/
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UCLA School of Theater, Film & TelevisionSelectiveCredit

UCLA School of Theater, Film & Television Emerging Filmmakers Cinematography

An intensive one-week residential program for high school students focusing on cinematography, lighting, and visual storytelling using professional digital cinema cameras and equipment on UCLA sound stages.

Jun–Jul · 1 wk sessionsResidentialLos Angeles, CA$3,000–$6,99996 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, STEM
SubjectsCinematography, Filmmaking and Digital Media, Lighting
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $3,550
Websitehttps://www.tft.ucla.edu/course/emerging-filmmakers-cinematography-2/
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UCLA Summer SessionsSelectiveCredit

UCLA Summer Sessions: Film and Television Summer Institute – Film Production

A six-week intensive film production program for aspiring filmmakers ages 18+, featuring hands-on training in directing, cinematography, editing, and production using UCLA's professional sound stages and equipment. Students complete 13 units of college-credit coursework and participate in industry networking events.

Jun, Aug · 6 wk sessionsCommuterLos Angeles, CA$3,000–$6,999213 days
Entering gradesCollege
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Career Exploration
SubjectsFilm Production, Cinematography, Directing, Editing, Production Design
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $5,761
Websitehttps://summer.ucla.edu/program/film-and-television-summer-institute-film-production/
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UCLA School of Theater, Film, and TelevisionSelective

UCLA Summer Sessions: Emerging Filmmakers Digital Filmmaking

An intensive three-week residential summer program for high school students (grades 10–12) focusing on digital filmmaking, visual storytelling, cinematography, and post-production. Students create original narrative short films using professional equipment, attend industry workshops, and receive portfolio reviews from professionals.

Jun–Jul · 3 wk sessionsResidentialLos Angeles, CA$7,000+96 days
Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Career Exploration
SubjectsDigital Filmmaking, Cinematography, Directing, Editing, Post-Production, Visual Storytelling
Cost$7,000+ · $8,975
Websitehttps://www.tft.ucla.edu/course/emerging-digital-filmmaking/
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UCLA School of Theater, Film & TelevisionSelective

UCLA Film & Television Emerging Filmmakers

An intensive, hands-on pre-college summer program for rising high school juniors and seniors focusing on digital filmmaking, cinematography, television writing, and visual storytelling. Students work with industry professionals and access professional equipment to create original short films.

Jun–Jul · 3 wk sessionsResidentialLos Angeles, CA$7,000+171 days
Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Career Exploration
SubjectsDigital Filmmaking, Cinematography, Television Writing, Video Production, Editing, Directing, Virtual Production
Cost$7,000+ · $8,625
Websitehttps://www.tft.ucla.edu/emerging-filmmakers
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UCLA School of Theater, Film and TelevisionSelective

UCLA Film & Television Emerging Filmmakers Digital Filmmaking

A 3-week intensive residential workshop for high school students in grades 10–12 covering digital filmmaking fundamentals, visual storytelling, cinematography, editing, and virtual production. Students work on collaborative projects, receive one-on-one portfolio reviews, and participate in industry studio tours.

Jun–Jul · 3 wk sessionsResidentialLos Angeles, CA$7,000+Rolling; early application encouraged
Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Career Exploration
SubjectsDigital Filmmaking, Cinematography, Directing, Editing, Visual Storytelling, Post-production, Virtual Production
Cost$7,000+ · $8,975
Websitehttps://www.tft.ucla.edu/course/emerging-digital-filmmaking/
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NW Film Camp

NW Film Camp: Summer Camp

Multi-track summer day camp offering filmmaking instruction for ages 8–18 across the Pacific Northwest. Creator Camp (ages 8–11) focuses on storytelling and short film production; Filmmaker Camps (ages 12–18) offer beginner to advanced tracks in digital shorts, narrative filmmaking, and cinematic production using professional equipment.

Jun–Aug · 1 wk sessionsCommuterMultiple locations$500–$1,499201 days
Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Career Exploration, STEM
SubjectsFilmmaking, Cinematography, Video Production, Directing, Screenwriting, Video Editing, Storytelling, Sound Design
Cost$500–$1,499 · $599
Websitehttps://www.nwfilmcamp.com/
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Chicago Filmmakers

Chicago Filmmakers: Teen & Youth Filmmaking Summer Camp

Hands-on summer camp for youth and teens focusing on filmmaking fundamentals including writing, producing, directing, editing, and sound design. Participants create short films collaboratively in a professional setting.

Jun–Jul · 2 wk sessionsCommuterChicago, IL$500–$1,499
Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Career Exploration
SubjectsFilmmaking, Video Production, Directing, Cinematography, Editing, Sound Design, Screenwriting
Cost$500–$1,499 · $800
Websitehttps://chicagofilmmakers.org/youth-classes-and-camps
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Point Park University

Point Park University: Film Intensive Summer Program

A 2-week intensive film production workshop where students write, direct, and produce their own short films while learning cinematography, editing, and storytelling from award-winning faculty. Students use professional 4K cameras and editing suites, culminating in a final showcase.

Jun · 2 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialPittsburgh, PA$1,500–$2,999Rolling (first 16 students)
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, PG
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, STEM
SubjectsFilmmaking and Digital Media, Cinematography, Screenwriting, Film Editing
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,600
Websitehttps://www.pointpark.edu/about/aboutpittsburgh/livingandlearninginpittsburgh/community-and-summer-programs/youth-and-high-school-students/film-animation-choices/camphollywood
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SUNY Purchase, Youth and Precollege Programs

Purchase College: Filmmaking Institute

A 4-week intensive filmmaking program for high school students covering screenplay writing, directing, cinematography, editing, and post-production. Students complete 8–10 original short film projects and screen them at a final film festival.

Jun · 4 wk sessionsCommuterPurchase, NY$1,500–$2,999
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Academic
SubjectsFilmmaking and Digital Media, Visual Storytelling, Screenplay Writing, Cinematography, Film Editing, Directing
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,200
Websitehttps://www.purchase.edu/academics/youth-and-precollege-programs/precollege-filmmaking-institute/
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Quinnipiac University

Quinnipiac University Summer Programs: Movie Making

A one-week summer program for high school students combining media production, cinematography, scripting, and post-production using industry-standard equipment. Students create professional content for portfolios while learning from Emmy-award-winning instructors and media professionals.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsResidential / CommuterHamden, CT$1,500–$2,999Rolling (registration opens October)
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Career Exploration, STEM
SubjectsFilmmaking and Digital Media, Media Production, Cinematography, Video Editing, Scriptwriting, Content Creation, Storytelling
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,500
Websitehttps://www.qu.edu/academics/about-our-programs/summer-experiences-courses/high-school-students/movie-making
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Solar Productions

Solar Productions: Filmmaking Summer Camp

A day camp for ages 12–18 offering hands-on instruction in filmmaking fundamentals including screenwriting, directing, cinematography, editing, and acting. Taught by industry professionals using professional equipment, with field trips in the New York neighborhood.

Jun–Aug · 1–2 wk sessionsCommuterNew York, NY$1,500–$2,999
Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Career Exploration
SubjectsFilmmaking and Digital Media, Creative Screenwriting, Directing, Cinematography, Editing, Acting
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,590
Websitehttps://solarproductions.wixsite.com/filmmakingsummercamp/summer-camp
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Champlain College

Champlain Pre-College Summer Programs: Filmmaking & Media Production Exploration Academy

A 12-day residential summer program for high school students (grades 10–12) exploring filmmaking and media production. Students learn screenwriting, directing, cinematography, editing, and sound design while creating portfolio pieces using professional software and equipment.

Jul · 2 wk sessionsResidentialBurlington, VT$3,000–$6,999185 days
Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th, PG
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Career Exploration
SubjectsFilmmaking, Screenwriting, Directing, Cinematography, Editing, Sound Design, Motion Graphics, Production Management
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $4,600
Websitehttps://summer.champlain.edu/programs/filmmaking-exploration-academy/
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National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC)Credit

National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC) | Film Production & Screenwriting

A 9-day residential film production and screenwriting program at UCLA where students learn cinematography, directing, screenplay development, and post-production editing while creating a narrative film project. The program includes industry guest speakers, studio tours, and optional college credit through American University.

Jun–Jul · 1 wk sessionsResidentialLos Angeles, CA$3,000–$6,999Rolling
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Career Exploration
SubjectsFilmmaking and Digital Media, Screenwriting, Cinematography, Film Directing, Sound Recording, Video Editing, Leadership
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $4,595
Websitehttps://www.nslcleaders.org/youth-leadership-programs/film-production-and-scriptwriting/
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