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
At NYFA’s teen filmmaking camps, students get a snapshot of the filmmaking and content creation process. In just a week, students make a short film, and learn how to write, shoot, direct, and edit their own unique content. Students also work in rotation on writing, editing, and shooting peer films, learning essential skills such as directing, basic screenwriting structure, basic camera, and lighting skills, as well as the basics of editing and post-production workflow.
Students may take the 1-Week Filmmaking Camp for Teens and 1-Week Acting for Film Camp back-to-back. Upon completion of the camp, students may show their final work in an in-class screening and critique. To store a copy of their final project and project files, we suggest that one-week students bring a 500GB – 1TB hard drive.
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 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 |