In this award-winning program, dive headfirst into the fundamentals of filmmaking while producing your own short films.

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.

Duration:

Saturdays, 10:00 AM -2:00 PM, culminating with a showcase at Digital Gym Cinema.

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

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.

Contact Information:

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

SUMMER 2025: June 7-August 30 on Saturdays, 10am-2pm

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.

Intro TPP

Learn the basic principles of filmmaking while producing short films in a collaborative learning environment. Technical instruction focuses on intro to cinematography, basic lighting techniques, interviewing skills, storyboarding, camera skills, and how to edit their projects in Adobe Premiere Pro. In addition, this program aims to empower each student to become his or her own unique storyteller (ages 13-18).

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

Advanced TPP

Take your filmmaking skills to a higher level! Students are required to have at least six months of experience and proficient in the following skills: manually exposing and focusing on a DSLR camera, operating a boom microphone and external audio field recorder, and working in post production/editing on Adobe Premiere Pro. The program is instructed by a local professional filmmaker. This class guides students through the process of creating a short narrative film. Write a script, scout locations, audition and work with professional actors, learn advanced cinematography skills, advanced lighting techniques, advanced editing techniques, and more! (Ages 13-18)

Cost $450

SUMMER 2025: June 7-August 30 on Saturdays, 10am-2pm

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.