Creative teens with a passion for storytelling may just find their calling in the exciting world of film. There are plenty of opportunities in this industry, from producing to editing to directing to technical work. Curious about whether film-making is the path for you? Through these programs designed for high school students, you can find out.
Summer Arts Institute
This free four-week program for students in grades 10 through 12 is not to be missed. Participants (参与者) can major in several creative fields, including film. Students selected for the program work with professional artists to build skills and gain hands-on experience. The program ends with an exhibition of participants' work.
Cinematic Arts Program
The oldest film school encourages high school students to learn about the world of filmmaking, screenwriting, computer animation, or the film/television business through these six-week summer sessions. Students take real college-level courses.
Teen Filmmaking Camps
In summer film camps, students will write, shoot, direct and edit their own films. In this program designed for teens with little to no film experience, students receive in-class instruction and take part in on-set production, learning all about the exciting world of storytelling through film. The program ends with a screening of the participants' works.
Museum of Media Teen Council
The MoM Teen Council is a two-month job development program for teens interested in the media arts who want a look at how good films are born and how a media museum works. Participants help the museum shape its program offerings. They can build leadership skills and teamwork. They also get real-world project management experience by organizing events like the museum's Film Festival.