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Summer Program Dates

Sign Up for a two week ​module 

From 4:00pm - 7:00pm

two-week modules Somerville Cambridge Brookline
(Sun & Sat) (Mon & Wed) (Tue & Thur)
Script Writing June 1st - 9th June 3rd - 12th June 4th - 13th
Stop-motion & Animation June 15th - 23th June 17th - 26th June 18th - 27th
Lighting June 29th - July 7th
July 1st - 10th July 2nd - 11th
Camera Movement  July 13th - 21st  July 15th - 24th July 16th - 26th
Directing Actors July 27th - August 4th   July 29th - August 7th July 30th - August 8th
Editing August 10th - 18th August 12th - 21st August 13th - 22nd
Color Grading August 24th - September 1st August 25th - September 4th August 26 - September 5th
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What we want from you!

Seeking self-directed teens!

We encourage teen’s to explore different cultures and global issues. 

We hope to Introduce you to study abroad ​opportunities and international partnerships, and that you broaden your horizons and gain a global perspective with the films you make.

Meet the team

Somerville

Learn the art of storytelling, character development, and script creation. 

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(Sun & Sat) @ 4-7pm in Davis ​Square 

Cambridge

Gain expertise in camera techniques, lighting, directing actors, and post-production.

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(Mon & Wed) @ 4-7pm in ​Central Square 

Brookline

Master script formatting, dialogue writing, and creating tension.

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(Tue & Thur) @ 4-7pm in Coolidge Corner 

What to expect

Fun and unique educational experience with small collaborative groups.

Hands-on approach to learning and making films.

"We are dedicated to supporting and mentoring teens, providing individual attention and guidance throughout their filmmaking journey." 

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Program Perks

Empowering the best filmmakers

Free Industry Rentals, No more DSLRs

Screen at Festivals in Boston and Around the World

Cast SAG-AFTRA Actors in Your Films

Film-in-a-Bottle Collabs with Other Nations

Cool Filmmaker Friends, International and Domestic

Fly to Cannes and Screen Your Film

"Cool right?"

Foreign Filmmakers to be Explored

Wong Kar-wai 
(Hong Kong)

"In the Mood for Love," "Chungking Express," "2046"

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Claire Denis 
(France)

"Beau Travail" "White Material," "35 Shots of Rum"

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Park Chan-wook
 (South Korea)

"Oldboy," "Handmaiden," "Lady Vengeance"

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Andrei Tarkovsky (Russia)

"Solaris," "Stalker," "Andrei Rublev"

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Mira Nair 
(India)

"Monsoon Wedding," "Salam Bombay," "Namesake"

more

Guillermo del Toro (Mexico)

"Pan's Labyrinth" "Shape of Water," "Cronos"

more

Michelangelo Antonioni (Italy)

"Blow-Up," "L'Avventura," "La Notte"

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Hayao Miyazaki 
(Japan)

"Spirited Away," "Totoro," "Princess Mononoke"

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Pedro Almodóvar (Spain)

"Talk to Her," "All About My Mother," "Volver"

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FAQ's

Is the program open to non-international students?

Our program is open to anyone with an interest in exploring their own identity through film. While we reference foreign films, as long as a student is open to exploring their global identity, they are a good fit for the class. No prior film knowledge is required.

What do students in ​​Pre-Production learn?
Script Development and how to:
  • Craft Engaging Characters,
  • Develop Compelling Conflict & Plot,
  • Master Story Structure & Three-Act Arc,
  • Embrace the Hero's Journey & Story Circle,
  • Hone Your Comedy Structure Skills,
  • Perfect Dialogue & Subtext,
  • Create Tension & Suspense,
  • Weave Themes & Symbolism,
  • Balance Exposition & Action,
  • Master Script Formatting & Industry Standards,
  • Revise & Polish Scripts for Excellence,
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What do students in ​​Production learn?

Production in Film and how to:

  • Direct 
  • Collaborate with Actors.
  • Master Camera Settings like Aperture, ISO, Shutter Speed.
  • Understand Frame Rate & Shot Types Explore Pan.
    Tilt, & Dolly Movements Refine Framing & Composition.
  • Compose Shots Using the Rule of Thirds and the Golden Ratio.
  • Achieve Depth of Field.
  • Use Camera Angles. 
  • Lighting Setups. 
  • Explore Editing & Color Grading Dive into Sound Editing & Mixing
What do students in ​Post-​Production learn?

Post-Production in Film and how to:

  • Discover the art of post-production in our teen-focused workshop! 
  • Learn to edit, color grade, and mix sound to transform your films. 
  • Dive into visual effects and industry-standard software. 
  • Collaborate, get hands-on, and unleash your creativity! 
  • Explore Editing & Color Grading Dive into Sound Editing & Mixing
Are scholarships or financial aid available?

Yes, we offer various scholarship opportunities and financial aid options to make the program accessible to students from diverse backgrounds.

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(919) 727-7217

Address

233 Harvard St.
Brookline, 
MA 02446

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