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Bronze SignalUniversity of Notre DameCredit

University of Notre Dame Pre-College Programs: Summer Scholars

An intensive two-week residential pre-college program offering college-level courses taught by Notre Dame faculty across multiple disciplines including STEM, humanities, and professional skills. Students earn one transferable college credit upon completion and experience campus life at Notre Dame.

Jun–Jul · 2 wk sessionsResidentialNotre Dame, IN$3,000–$6,999342 days

Entering grades11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration, Business/Entrepreneurship

SubjectsAccounting, Chemistry, Cryptography, Data Visualization, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Film Production, Life Sciences, Ecology and Environmental Science, Cancer Biology, Neuroscience, Philosophy, Photography, Public Policy, Public Speaking, Debate, Journalism, World Politics, International Relations

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $4,250

Websitehttps://precollege.nd.edu/summer-scholars/

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afilmSelective

afilm: Junior Summer Film Camp

An intensive one-week in-person film camp in Barcelona for ages 13–18, covering filmmaking fundamentals including preproduction, production, postproduction, acting, and directing through short film creation.

Aug · 1 wk sessionsCommuterBarcelona, Spain<$500216 days

Entering grades8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsFilmmaking, Film Direction, Acting, Screenwriting, Film Production

Cost<$500 · $726

Websitehttp://www.afilm.es/programs/jr-summer-film-camp/

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Bryn Mawr Film InstituteSelective

Bryn Mawr Film Institute: Summer Filmmaking Workshop

A 6-week intensive filmmaking workshop for high school students where participants write, produce, direct, and edit films using professional equipment. Students gain hands-on experience in pre-production, production, and post-production, culminating in a film premiere at the institute.

Jun · 6 wk sessionsCommuterBryn Mawr, PA$1,500–$2,999186 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Career Exploration, Academic

SubjectsFilmmaking, Film Production, Digital Media

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,850

Websitehttps://brynmawrfilm.org/education/summer-filmmaking-workshop/

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Loyola Marymount UniversitySelectiveCredit

Loyola Marymount University Precollege Summer Programs

An engaging opportunity for motivated high school students to get a sneak peek at college through transformative summer experiences in various disciplines including film, arts, business, STEM, and media studies.

Jun–Jul · 2–4 wk sessionsCommuter / OnlineLos Angeles, CA$3,000–$6,9994 days left

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

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

SubjectsScreenwriting, Film Production, Animation, Graphic Design, Acting, Dance, Theatre, Stage Design, Theatre Technology, Sports & Entertainment Business, Entrepreneurship, Engineering, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Political Science, Journalism, Media Literacy, Creative Technology & Innovation

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $6,500

Websitehttps://summer.lmu.edu/courses

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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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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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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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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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University of Miami

University of Miami: Summer Theatre Academy

A six-week performing arts day camp for students ages 6–15 offering classes in acting, music, dance, film production, stage combat, and other theatre disciplines. Students may register for one three-week session or both sessions, with an advanced track available for entering grades 8–10.

Jun · 1–6 wk sessionsCommuterCoral Gables, FL$1,500–$2,999159 days

Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsTheatre, Acting, Music, Dance, Film Production, Improvisation, Playwriting, Stage Combat, Puppetry

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,725

Websitehttps://sta.as.miami.edu/

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School of Creative & Performing Arts (SOCAPA)

SOCAPA Film Camps—New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago & Vermont

Intensive filmmaking and screenwriting programs for high school students at four locations across the United States. Students write, direct, produce, and edit their own films using industry-standard techniques, with options for residential or commuter attendance on college campuses.

Jun–Aug · 2–5 wk sessionsResidential / CommuterMultiple locations$1,500–$2,999171 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Career Exploration, Performing & Visual Arts, Career Exploration, Performing & Visual Arts, Career Exploration, Performing & Visual Arts, Career Exploration

SubjectsFilmmaking, Screenwriting, Film Production

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,245

Websitehttps://www.socapa.org/teen-camps/film-camps

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Penn State University

Penn State Bellisario College of Communications Summer Camps

Immersive residential summer camps for high school students (ages 14–18) exploring communications and media through five specialized tracks: broadcast journalism, film production, podcasting, social media content creation, and visual storytelling. Students work with Bellisario College faculty and industry professionals using state-of-the-art facilities.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsResidentialState College, PA$1,500–$2,999201 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Career Exploration

SubjectsBroadcast Journalism, Film Production, Podcasting, Social Media and Content Creation, Visual Storytelling, Communications

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,500

Websitehttps://bellisario.psu.edu/prospective/summer-camps

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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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Ringling College of Art and DesignCredit

Ringling College of Art and Design PreCollege Residential Program

A four-week intensive residential and commuter summer program for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors (ages 16–18) offering rotating core classes in 2D, 3D, 4D design, and drawing, paired with student-selected immersion courses in areas like animation, game design, film production, and creative coding.

Jun · 4 wk sessionsResidential / CommuterSarasota, FL$7,000+Rolling; 2026 applications currently closed

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Career Exploration

Subjects2D Motion Graphics, 3D Animation, Computer Animation, Creative Coding, Creative Writing, Film Production, Game Design, Traditional Animation, Design

Cost$7,000+ · $7,480

Websitehttps://www.ringling.edu/academics/precollege/

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