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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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Susquehanna UniversitySelective

Susquehanna University: Summer Pre-College Programs

Week-long residential summer camps for high school students across 13 programs including theatre, music, entrepreneurship, health careers, engineering, creative writing, and ecology. Faculty-led with hands-on, project-based learning and college mentorship.

Jun–Jul · 1–2 wk sessionsResidentialSelinsgrove, PA$3,000–$6,999Registration opening in November

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration, Healthcare, Performing & Visual Arts, Business/Entrepreneurship

SubjectsTheatre, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Music Production, Business Entrepreneurship, Health Careers, Communications, Engineering, Creative Writing, Photography, Publishing, Stream Ecology, Scientific Exploration, Editing

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $8,000

Websitehttps://www.susqu.edu/academics/summer-pre-college-programs/

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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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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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Loyola Marymount UniversitySelective

LMU Pre-College Programs: Acting for the Camera

A two-week residential pre-college program for high school students focusing on on-camera acting techniques for film, television, and web series. Students develop practical acting skills through daily instruction, scene work, filming, and editing participation.

Jun–Jul · 2 wk sessionsResidentialLos Angeles, CA$7,000+185 days

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Career Exploration

SubjectsActing, On-Camera Performance, Film and Television, Scene Work, Editing

Cost$7,000+ · $6,500

Websitehttps://summer.lmu.edu/acting

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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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Susquehanna University

Susquehanna University: Publishing & Editing Institute

A week-long residential summer program where high school students learn book publishing, marketing, and entrepreneurship. Students work in teams to create a book launch and marketing campaign, with guidance from publishing industry professionals and faculty instructors.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsResidentialSelinsgrove, PA$500–$1,499234 days

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesCareer Exploration, Business/Entrepreneurship

SubjectsPublishing, Editing, Book Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Digital Publishing, Graphic Design

Cost$500–$1,499 · $1,075

Websitehttps://www.susqu.edu/academics/summer-pre-college-programs/publishing-editing-institute/

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Yale Daily News / Yale University

Yale Daily News: Pre-College Summer Journalism Program

A 4-day intensive journalism program for rising high school students offered both in-person and online. Participants engage in workshops on reporting and writing fundamentals, hear from industry professionals, and have their work published in a special Yale Daily News issue.

Aug · 1 wk sessionsCommuter / OnlineNew Haven, CT$500–$1,499263 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, Career Exploration, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsJournalism, Writing, Reporting, Multimedia Storytelling, Editing

Cost$500–$1,499 · $600

Websitehttps://yaledailynews.com/about-us/sjp/

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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: The World of Post-Production

A summer program exploring post-production techniques including editing, color grading, sound design, and visual effects for high school students interested in film and media careers.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialPittsburgh, PA$500–$1,499

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Career Exploration

SubjectsFilm & Video Production, Post-Production, Editing, Animation

Cost$500–$1,499 · $700

Websitehttps://www.pointpark.edu/about/aboutpittsburgh/livingandlearninginpittsburgh/community-and-summer-programs/youth-and-high-school-students/film-animation-choices/editing

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NYU School of Professional Studies, High School Academy, Career Edge

NYU Summer Programs: Book Publishing - From Editor to Reader

A one-week summer course exploring the publishing industry from editorial perspective to reader engagement. Students complete projects and assignments while learning about book publishing and editing.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsCommuterNew York, NY$1,500–$2,999214 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th

CategoriesCareer Exploration

SubjectsBook Publishing, Editing

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,579

Websitehttps://www.sps.nyu.edu/high-school-academy/programs/career-edge/courses/HIGH1-CE9039.html

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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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