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In this exciting, hands-on 10-week course, students become storytellers with purpose—learning how to find, film, and share true stories that matter.
Each week, they’ll step into the role of real documentary filmmakers: brainstorming ideas, researching topics, interviewing people, shooting on professional cameras, and editing their own short films. They’ll discover how to see the world with curiosity and empathy, turning everyday life into compelling visual stories.
This program gives kids more than filmmaking skills—it builds confidence, collaboration, and communication. Students learn to express themselves, work as a team, and think creatively under real-world conditions. They’ll gain practical experience in camera operation, lighting, and sound, while developing an authentic voice as storytellers.
By the end of the session, each student will have played a vital role in producing an original short documentary they can proudly share with friends, family, and their community. It’s an unforgettable experience that blends creativity, media literacy, and personal growth, all through the art of documentary filmmaking.
Mondays from January 6–March 23, 2026, 6:00 PM–7:15 PM
*No class January 19 (MLK Day), February 16 (Presidents Day)
Grades: 6th, 7th, 8th
No experience necessary! It’s also OK to repeat this course—each session will create a unique project, with new ways to develop and sharpen filmmaking skills.
In this exciting, hands-on 10-week course, students become storytellers with purpose—learning how to find, film, and share true stories that matter.
Each week, they’ll step into the role of real documentary filmmakers: brainstorming ideas, researching topics, interviewing people, shooting on professional cameras, and editing their own short films. They’ll discover how to see the world with curiosity and empathy, turning everyday life into compelling visual stories.
This program gives kids more than filmmaking skills—it builds confidence, collaboration, and communication. Students learn to express themselves, work as a team, and think creatively under real-world conditions. They’ll gain practical experience in camera operation, lighting, and sound, while developing an authentic voice as storytellers.
By the end of the session, each student will have played a vital role in producing an original short documentary they can proudly share with friends, family, and their community. It’s an unforgettable experience that blends creativity, media literacy, and personal growth, all through the art of documentary filmmaking.
Mondays from January 6–March 23, 2026, 6:00 PM–7:15 PM
*No class January 19 (MLK Day), February 16 (Presidents Day)
Grades: 6th, 7th, 8th
No experience necessary! It’s also OK to repeat this course—each session will create a unique project, with new ways to develop and sharpen filmmaking skills.