In this 12-week program, youth dive headfirst into the fundamentals of filmmaking and their own short films.

SPECIAL NARRATIVE FILMMAKING WORKSHOP

Join us for an intensive and immersive filmmaking course, taught by teaching artists who are filmmakers themselves. This program is designed for students ages 13-18 who are passionate about filmmaking and eager to learn the intricacies of the craft from a seasoned professional.

About the Course:

Duration: September 21–December 21, 2024

Location: Media Arts Center San Diego, 1100 Market St, 2nd Floor
Focus: Narrative Filmmaking

Course Content: Advanced cinematography, lighting, sound design, screenwriting, and hands-on film production.

Why Choose This Course?

Expert Instruction: Edwin Cruz is a professional film producer and editor with extensive experience in education, filmmaking, and creative direction. He has successfully led numerous media programs and workshops, including WDI, Advanced TPP, YMTIC, and the Young Producers Accelerator Program.

Award-Winning Films: Our Teen Producers Project student films have been selected and awarded at prestigious festivals nationally and internationally, including IVIE Awards, The Curve Film Festival, and the Latino Film Festival.

Professional Development: This course offers a unique opportunity for teens to work closely with industry professionals, developing their skills and producing their own short films over the course of 10 weeks.

Cost
$450

Contact Information:

Education Coordinator: Larry Da Silveira
Email: larry@mediaartscenter.org
Phone: 619-230-1938

For more information and to register, visit mediaartscenter.org/tpp.

Program Description

Divided into Intro and Advanced levels, Teen Producers Project is an opportunity for students ages 13-18 to dive headfirst into the fundamentals of filmmaking, working closely with media arts professionals to produce their own short films over the course of 12 weeks. In the Intro TPP class, students focus on documentary filmmaking; in the Advanced TPP class, students focus on narrative filmmaking.

Intro: Documentary Filmmaking

Learn the basic principles of filmmaking while producing 2-3 minute documentaries in a collaborative learning environment! Each crew of filmmakers produces a short documentary on a vital community issue.

Technical instruction focuses on camerawork, lighting techniques, recording audio, interviewing skills, story structure, and editing.

Advanced: Narrative Filmmaking

Focused on narrative filmmaking, Advanced TPP is an opportunity for teens to further hone their skills through workshops in advanced cinematography, advanced lighting, sound design, screenwriting, working with actors, and advanced editing. Students should have at least 1 year of filmmaking experience.

Cost$450

Scholarships

Need-based scholarships are available for students who qualify. Partial scholarships available on a case-by-case basis. Apply here.

Member Discounts

25% off for MACSD Members! Click here to learn more about our member program and sign up!

Refund & Cancellation Policy

-There are no refunds for camps. To receive credit for future camps, cancellation is required at least one week before the start date of camp. Credit will be valid for one year and will be equal to the amount paid, less 10% for processing fees. Media Arts Center San Diego may at times need to cancel classes due to low enrollment, at which point a check reimbursement will be issued, less 10% for processing fees.
-MACSD is not responsible for providing refunds or offering makeup sessions for camps missed as a result of illness, emergencies or events beyond our control.
-MACSD will confirm cancellation via email.

For More Information, Contact

Larry Da Silveira, Education Coordinator
larry@mediaartscenter.org | 619-230-1938

This program is made possible thanks to support from the California Endowment, California Arts Council, City of San Diego Commission for Arts & Culture, Wells Fargo, SDG&E.