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Lopez StudiosSelective

Lopez Studios: Summer Conservatory of Theater

An intensive 3-week summer conservatory program for young performers ages 6–18, divided into Kids and Teen productions. Participants receive training in vocal production, acting, stage movement, characterization, improvisation, directing, and script writing while rehearsing and performing a professional main stage production.

Jun–Jul · 3 wk sessionsCommuterReston, VA$500–$1,499Rolling
Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts
SubjectsTheater, Vocal Performance, Acting, Stage Movement, Directing
Cost$500–$1,499 · $995
Websitehttps://www.lopezstudiosinc.com/lopez-summer-conservatory-of-theater
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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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Loyola Marymount UniversitySelectiveCredit

LMU Pre-College Programs: Film Production: Social Impact Filmmaking

A four-week residential film production program for rising high school seniors focused on socially responsible media creation. Students engage in hands-on instruction in writing, casting, directing, and editing, and produce a final film project that concludes with a public screening.

Jun · 4 wk sessionsResidentialLos Angeles, CA$7,000+4 days left
Entering grades12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts
SubjectsFilm Production, Social Impact Filmmaking, Directing, Editing, Media Literacy
Cost$7,000+ · $11,100
Websitehttps://summer.lmu.edu/filmproduction
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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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Vassar CollegeSelective

Powerhouse Theater at Vassar College

A 5-week residential conservatory-style intensive theater program offering three tracks—Acting, Directing, and Playwriting—with daily classes, masterclasses, and performances led by professional theater practitioners. All participants take core classes in Acting, Movement, and Soundpainting alongside discipline-specific instruction.

Jun · 5 wk sessionsResidentialPoughkeepsie, NY$7,000+157 days
Entering grades12th, PG, College
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts
SubjectsActing, Directing, Playwriting, Theater, Movement, Voice and Speech, Script Analysis
Cost$7,000+ · $6,000
Websitehttps://www.vassar.edu/powerhouse/training-program
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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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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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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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ACA Summer (Pepperdine University)Credit

ACA Summer: Project Endeavor Hollywood

A 2–4 week residential or commuter filmmaking and acting program at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. Students produce short films and develop acting skills using professional equipment, with optional extensions to Hawaii or San Francisco.

Jul · 2–4 wk sessionsResidential / CommuterMalibu, CA$3,000–$6,999Rolling
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts
SubjectsFilmmaking, Acting, Screenwriting, Directing, Animation
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $3,495
Websitehttps://acasummer.com/project-endeavor-hollywood/
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Oxford Royale

Oxford Royale: Summer Film Academy

A 2-week intensive film production program for ages 16–18 at Oxford University. Students learn filmmaking, directing, and digital editing using professional equipment, culminating in writing, shooting, and editing a short film and pitching an original series.

Jul–Aug · 2 wk sessionsResidential / CommuterOxford, United Kingdom$3,000–$6,999
Entering grades11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts
SubjectsFilmmaking and Digital Media, Film Production, Directing, Digital Editing
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $4,995
Websitehttps://www.oxford-royale.com/oxford-summer-school/film-academy-16-18
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