1-Week Summer Film Camp for Teens
Learn to Make a Short Film at NYFA
In this intensive summer film camp, students aged 14-17 are introduced to the filmmaking and content creation process. Under the guidance of expert instructors, aspiring visual storytellers learn how to make a short film, building skills in visual storytelling and film production. No experience is required to attend.
Program Description Camp Name: 1-Week Filmmaking Camp for Teens
The 1-Week Filmmaking Program is an immersive, hands-on course designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of visual storytelling. Over the course of a week, students will explore the director’s craft, learning how to translate ideas into compelling visual narratives using the digital format. Through structured lessons and practical exercises, they will gain experience in all key aspects of filmmaking.
Core Subjects
Students will engage in the following core subjects throughout the program:
- Director’s Craft: Students will explore the language of filmmaking and learn how to make creative and technical choices that bring their vision to life.
- Writing: Students will be introduced to the basics of story structure before shifting focus to workshopping their own film ideas, developing a foundational understanding of storytelling principles.
- Hands-On Camera and Lighting: Through practical exercises, students will gain essential training in capturing visually engaging images and working with light to enhance storytelling.
- Digital Editing: Students will be introduced to the post-production process, learning fundamental editing techniques and applying them using Adobe Premiere or DaVinci Resolve.
By the end of the program, each student will have written, directed, shot, and edited a 2-3 minute non-dialogue film, meaning it will not include any dialogue, written or spoken, relying purely on visuals, music, and sound effects to tell their story, while also gaining experience as crew members on their classmates’ projects, ensuring through this immersive approach, a well-rounded, collaborative filmmaking experience, and a completed short film to showcase their skills.
To learn more about NYFA’s teen camps, visit the NYFA Camp Brochure.
1-Week Filmmaking Summer Camp for Teens I
Location | Program Start Date and End Date | Tuition |
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New York City | July 6, 2025 – July 12, 2025 July 13, 2025 – July 19, 2025 July 27, 2025 – August 2, 2025 August 3, 2025 – August 9, 2025 | Tuition:$ 1,725 Program Duration: 1-Week |
Los Angeles | July 6, 2025 – July 12, 2025 July 13, 2025 – July 19, 2025 July 27, 2025 – August 2, 2025 August 3, 2025 – August 9, 2025 | Tuition:$ 1,725 Program Duration: 1-Week |
Miami | June 23, 2025 – June 27, 2025 July 14, 2025 – July 18, 2025 | Tuition:$ 1,725 Program Duration: 1-Week |
Harvard University | June 22, 2025 – June 28, 2025 July 6, 2025 – July 12, 2025 July 20, 2025 – July 26, 2025 July 27, 2025 – August 2, 2025 | Tuition:$ 1,725 Program Duration: 1-Week |
Paris, France | July 6, 2025 – July 12, 2025 | Tuition:$ 1,725 Program Duration: 1-Week |
Florence, Italy | June 29, 2025 – July 5, 2025 July 20, 2025 – July 26, 2025 August 3, 2025 – August 9, 2025 | Tuition:$ 1,725 Program Duration: 1-Week |