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37 programsFilmmaking and Digital Media
Indian Mountain SchoolSelective

Indian Mountain School: Summer Programs

Indian Mountain School offers multi-week day camps across academics, athletics, and performing arts for rising grades 1–12 throughout June, July, and August. Programs include basketball, dance, theater, art, soccer, tennis, and specialty activities like moviemaking and Magic: The Gathering.

Jun–Aug · 1 wk sessionsCommuterLakeville, CT<$500Rolling
Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Performing & Visual Arts, Outdoor Adventure
SubjectsBasketball, Dance, Theater, Visual Arts, Soccer, Tennis, Filmmaking and Digital Media, Collectible Card Games, Outdoor Recreation
Cost<$500 · $315
Websitehttps://www.indianmountain.org/summer-programs/
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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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Penn State: Bellisario College of CommunicationsSelective

Penn State Film Camp

A one-week residential film production camp where students ages 14–18 plan, shoot, and screen three complete projects while learning shot grammar, camera operation, lighting, scripting, and editing from industry professionals and Penn State faculty.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsResidentialState College, PA$1,500–$2,999170 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts
SubjectsFilmmaking and Digital Media
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,500
Websitehttps://bellisario.psu.edu/prospective/summer-camps
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Syracuse UniversitySelectiveCredit

Syracuse University Pre-College Programs

Syracuse University offers multiple pre-college pathways including residential and online Summer College programs, commuter options in NYC and LA, and an accelerated online semester for high school students seeking college credit and noncredit coursework.

Jun–Jul · 3–6 wk sessionsCommuter / Residential / OnlineMultiple locations$1,500–$2,999171 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration
SubjectsFilmmaking and Digital Media, Architecture, Business, Pre-Med, Communications, STEM, Design, Computer Science, Engineering, Arts, Sports Management, Humanities
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,500
Websitehttps://precollege.syr.edu/
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Point Park UniversitySelective

Point Park University: Screenwriting Intensive

A one-week residential or commuter screenwriting program for high school students (grades 9–12 and graduates) covering storytelling, character development, screenplay formatting, and pitching. Students create their own scripts and receive Final Draft 13 software.

Jun · 1 wk sessionsResidential / CommuterPittsburgh, PA$1,500–$2,999Rolling
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, PG
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts
SubjectsScreenwriting, Filmmaking and Digital Media
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,550
Websitehttps://www.pointpark.edu/About/AboutPittsburgh/LivingandLearninginPittsburgh/Community-and-Summer-Programs/Youth-and-High-School-Students/Film-Animation-Choices/Screenwriting
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University of ConnecticutSelective

UConn Pre-College Summer: Creative Writing

A one-week immersive program where students develop creative writing skills, explore the essay as a literary form, and experiment with multimodal composition including film and various writing genres.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsCommuterStorrs, CT$1,500–$2,999
Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Academic
SubjectsCreative Writing, Filmmaking and Digital Media, Essay Writing
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,150
Websitehttps://precollege-summer.uconn.edu/courses/messy-endings-writing-film-creativity/
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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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Wake Forest UniversitySelective

Wake Forest Summer Immersion: Filmmaking Institute

A one-week residential filmmaking program for high school students covering fundamentals of filmmaking, camera and sound basics, storyboarding, screenwriting, documentary interviewing, and video editing using Adobe Premiere Pro. Students create two short films and engage with film professionals.

Jun · 1 wk sessionsResidentialWinston-Salem, NC$3,000–$6,999355 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Academic
SubjectsFilmmaking and Digital Media, Screenwriting, Documentary, Visual Storytelling, Film Production, Video Editing
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $3,500
Websitehttps://immersion.summer.wfu.edu/on-campus-institutes/filmmaking-institute/
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Wake Forest UniversitySelective

Wake Forest Summer Immersion: Screenwriting Institute

A week-long residential summer program for high school students (grades 9–12) exploring screenwriting for film, television, and video games. Students write screenplays, analyze storytelling techniques, workshop with peers, and learn from award-winning screenwriters using industry-standard software.

Jun · 1 wk sessionsResidentialWinston-Salem, NC$3,000–$6,999355 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts
SubjectsScreenwriting, Filmmaking and Digital Media, Creative Writing
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $3,500
Websitehttps://immersion.summer.wfu.edu/on-campus-institutes/screenwriting-institute/
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Loyola Marymount UniversitySelective

LMU Pre-College Programs: Beginning Screenwriting

A two-week residential screenwriting workshop taught by professional screenwriters. Students learn script structure, character development, dialogue, and formatting while completing a short script by program's end. Includes studio tours, film viewings, and weekend social activities on LMU's Westchester campus in Los Angeles.

Jun–Jul · 2 wk sessionsResidentialLos Angeles, CA$7,000+4 days left
Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts
SubjectsScreenwriting, Filmmaking and Digital Media, Creative Writing
Cost$7,000+ · $6,500
Websitehttps://summer.lmu.edu/screenwriting
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New York UniversitySelectiveCredit

NYU Tisch: Summer High School Residential Program

A 4-week intensive residential summer program for high school sophomores and juniors at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. Students choose from nine artistic tracks including animation, music, dance, drama, filmmaking, game design, and photography, earning 4–6 college credits based on Tisch's undergraduate curriculum.

Jul · 4 wk sessionsResidentialNew York, NY$7,000+20 days left
Entering grades9th, 10th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Academic
SubjectsAnimation, Music Production, Dance, Drama, Dramatic Writing, Filmmaking and Digital Media, Game Design, Photography
Cost$7,000+ · $11,000
Websitehttps://bit.ly/46QhGpc
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UCLA School of Theater, Film & TelevisionSelective

UCLA Film & Television Emerging Filmmakers Media Parks

A two-week intensive residential program exploring the cinematic and televisual history of theme parks through classroom lectures, screenings, discussions, and behind-the-scenes visits to Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, Universal Studios Hollywood, and Warner Bros. Studios.

Jul · 2 wk sessionsResidentialLos Angeles, CA$7,000+96 days
Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts
SubjectsFilmmaking and Digital Media, Media Studies, Theme Park History
Cost$7,000+ · $7,295
Websitehttps://www.tft.ucla.edu/course/emerging-filmmakers-media-parks/
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University of MiamiSelectiveCredit

University of Miami Summer Scholars: Filmmaking and Animation

A three-week college credit program in digital filmmaking and animation offered through the School of Communication. Students take two courses (6 credit hours total) covering cinematography, lighting, editing, audio recording, story development, and 2D animation fundamentals.

Jun · 3 wk sessionsCommuterCoral Gables, FL$7,000+
Entering grades10th, 11th
CategoriesAcademic, Performing & Visual Arts
SubjectsFilmmaking and Digital Media, Animation
Cost$7,000+ · $7,723
Websitehttps://ssp.dcie.miami.edu/program-information/academic-landing/academic-areas-of-study/index.html#film
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Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) in partnership with United Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara County

United Boys & Girls Club: Teen Film Camp at Camp Whittier

A one-week sleepaway film camp for underserved teenagers serving 30 participants. Students learn film analysis and filmmaking from award-winning professionals covering writing, directing, cinematography, and special effects, culminating in a collaborative film screening.

Jun · 1 wk sessionsResidentialSanta Barbara, CAFree
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts
SubjectsFilmmaking and Digital Media, Film Analysis
CostFree
Websitehttps://sbiff.org/education/film-camp/
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Missouri University of Science and TechnologyCredit

Missouri University of Science and Technology: Summer Camps

A collection of 40+ individual STEM and enrichment camps hosted by Missouri S&T in Rolla, Missouri, offering residential and day options for students in grades 5–12 with durations ranging from 3 to 9 days.

May–Jul · 1 wk sessionsResidential / CommuterRolla, MO<$500185 days
Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesSTEM, Academic
SubjectsEngineering, Robotics, Aerospace, Biology, Chemistry, Cybersecurity, Environmental Science, Materials Science, Filmmaking and Digital Media, Outdoor Adventure
Cost<$500 · $275
Websitehttps://summer.mst.edu/
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Lillstreet Art Center

Lillstreet Art Center Summer: Cell Phone Cinema

A summer program focused on filmmaking and digital media production using mobile devices. Students learn cinematography, editing, and storytelling techniques to create short films with cell phones.

Jun–Aug · 1 wk sessionsCommuterChicago, IL<$500Rolling
Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts
SubjectsFilmmaking and Digital Media
Cost<$500 · $150
Websitehttps://lillstreet.com/
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Ryerson University

Ryerson University: Film Camp

Spend the week with our professional film-makers live on location, learning how to storyboard, develop a script, create camera angles, edit, and add special effects, music and titles!

Aug · 1 wk sessionsCommuterToronto, Canada<$500
Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts
SubjectsFilmmaking and Digital Media
Cost<$500 · $475
Websitehttps://www.ryerson.ca/camps/our-camps/discovery-camps/film-camp/
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New Jersey Indie Film Group

Teen Summer Filmmaking Program

A 9-week hybrid filmmaking program where students ages 12–17 train and crew a feature film through virtual evening classes and in-person weekend production shoots, rotating through all major departments.

Jul · 8 wk sessionsCommuter / OnlineNJ$500–$1,499
Entering grades7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Career Exploration
SubjectsFilmmaking and Digital Media, Film Production
Cost$500–$1,499 · $1,200
Websitehttps://newjerseyindiefilm.com/
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Western Kentucky University

Western Kentucky University: High School Summer Film and Media Workshops

Western Kentucky University School of Media offers five dynamic workshops where students can spend six days immersed in their passion: broadcasting, news reporting, film or photography. Each course is taught by an experienced professional from the award-winning School of Media and will broaden students’ awareness of their field in a fun, intensive and hands-on workshop.

Jun · 1 wk sessionsCommuterBowling Green, KY$500–$1,499
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts
SubjectsFilmmaking and Digital Media
Cost$500–$1,499 · $775
Websitehttps://www.wku.edu/schoolofmedia/summer_workshops/summermediaworkshops.php
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Jacob Burns Film Center

Jacob Burns Film Center: Summer Camps

Two-week intensive day camps in filmmaking and animation where students create short films or stop-motion animation projects, culminating in a screening at the JBFC Theater.

Jul–Aug · 2 wk sessionsCommuterPleasantville, NY$1,500–$2,99996 days
Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts
SubjectsFilmmaking and Digital Media, Animation
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,000
Websitehttps://burnsfilmcenter.org/education/jbfc-camp/
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School of Creative & Performing Arts (SOCAPA)

SOCAPA: Screenwriting Camp in LA, NYC, or Vermont

Intensive screenwriting program for ages 14–18 offering instruction in story development, character creation, and screenplay formatting. Students develop short screenplays or the first act of a feature while participating in daily workshops, peer critiques, and table reads.

Jun–Jul · 2–3 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialMultiple locations$1,500–$2,999171 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts
SubjectsScreenwriting, Filmmaking and Digital Media, Story and Character Development
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,295
Websitehttps://www.socapa.org/teen-camps/film-camps/screenwriting
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Ohio UniversityCredit

OHIO Summer Film Lab

A two-week intensive residential or commuter program where high school students create individual short films from screenwriting through final production, exploring documentary and narrative filmmaking with professional equipment and no prior experience required.

Jun · 2 wk sessionsResidential / CommuterAthens, OH$1,500–$2,999Rolling
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, STEM
SubjectsFilmmaking and Digital Media, Screenwriting, Documentary Filmmaking, Narrative Film
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,670
Websitehttps://www.ohio.edu/fine-arts/summer-arts-programs/high-school/film
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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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