Filmmakers Academy strongly believes in the hands-on model of education. The best way to learn is by doing and immersing yourself in the activity from all aspects.
Mission
To teach Christian youth how to effectively communicate for the glory of God through the medium of film.
Teams
During the 1st week of class all students will be assigned a team for the next 6 weeks. Every effort will be made to ensure that all teams are as geographically close as possible.
Once a week the teams will come to class to learn about a new aspect of filmmaking. At the end of class all the teams will be given a Challenge to complete in 1 week. Each team will then decide how, when, and where to complete their assignment.
Challenges
Every Challenge will be a short 1-4 minute video based on a phrase or word provided by the Academy’s teachers.
Team Producer
Every team will have an older student who will serve as the Team’s Producer for all 6 weeks. The Producer will be responsible for overseeing every Challenge and ensuring that their team fulfills it every week.
Parental Involvement
Filmmakers Academy strongly encourages parental participation at all levels. Parents are always responsible for the behavior of their children, in school or out, and the Academy is no exception.
Schedule
Filmmakers Academy meets weekly every Tuesday afternoon from July 5th through August 9th, followed by a final Film Festival on Saturday, August 13th. For the complete schedule see here.
Pricing
- $160 per student - ($120 for alumni)
- $350 per family (3 or more students) - ($300 for alumni families)
- Parents may (and are encouraged to) attend for free
Scholarships
Scholarships are available. No student will ever be turned away for financial reasons. Please use the contact form to inquire about our scholarship program.
Registration
Online registration for our Summer 2011 session is almost ready to open. Check back soon.
For more information, visit our about page.
Highlights from last summer