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 available lighting 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.
In Los Angeles, the campers’ projects will be shot inside NYFA’s Campus, in all other campuses the project can be shot on outdoor locations around that city’s Campus.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | July 5, 2026 – July 11, 2026 July 12, 2026 – July 18, 2026 July 26, 2026 – August 1, 2026 August 2, 2026 – August 8, 2026 | Early Bird Registration PriceTuition: |
| Los Angeles | July 5, 2026 – July 11, 2026 July 12, 2026 – July 18, 2026 July 26, 2026 – August 1, 2026 August 2, 2026 – August 8, 2026 | Early Bird Registration PriceTuition: |
| Harvard University | June 21, 2026 – June 27, 2026 July 5, 2026 – July 11, 2026 July 19, 2026 – July 25, 2026 July 26, 2026 – August 1, 2026 | Early Bird Registration PriceTuition: |
| Paris, France | July 5, 2026 – July 11, 2026 | Early Bird Registration PriceTuition: |
| Florence, Italy | June 28, 2026 – July 4, 2026 July 19, 2026 – July 25, 2026 August 2, 2026 – August 8, 2026 | Early Bird Registration PriceTuition: |
Special Discounts available! Please contact your admission representative for more details:
| Military Dependent Discount | 10% |
| Sag/Aftra Discount (Active) Student | 15% |
| Sibling Discount (on one application) | 10% |
| Returning Students | $25.00 app fee waived (after applying) |