Film & Media programs for high schoolers.

All film & media programs

1. AAHSFF

   All American High School Film Festival

   Largest film festival exclusively for student filmmakers.

   📍 New York, NY⏱ 4 days📅 June🎓 9, 10, 11, 12

   Selective
2. American University

   American University Discover the World of Communication

   Pre-college program in journalism, film, PR, and digital media.

   📍 Washington, DC⏱ 1-3 weeks📅 May🎓 9, 10, 11, 12

   Highly Selective
3. C-SPAN

   C-SPAN StudentCam

   Annual student documentary competition on public policy.

   📍 Online⏱ Annual📅 January🎓 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

   Selective
4. CSSSA Foundation

   California State Summer School for the Arts (CSSSA)

   Multi-disciplinary arts sessions for young artists to collaborate and learn from professionals.

   📍 Valencia, CA⏱ 4 weeks📅 March 15🎓 10, 11, 12

   Moderate
5. Chapman University

   Dodge College Summer Film Academy

   A 3-week immersive program in film production, screenwriting, and cinematic history.

   📍 Orange, CA⏱ 3 weeks📅 May 1🎓 11, 12

   Highly Selective
6. Interlochen

   Interlochen Arts Camp

   Renowned summer arts camp across music, theater, dance, visual arts, writing, film.

   📍 Interlochen, MI⏱ 1-6 weeks📅 January🎓 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

   Moderate
7. Museum of Modern Art

   MoMA Teen Apprentice

   Paid teen apprenticeship in arts curation, design, and education at MoMA.

   📍 NY⏱ Summer + school year📅 April🎓 10, 11, 12

   Selective
8. NYFA

   New York Film Academy Summer

   Summer film, acting, photography, and animation camps.

   📍 Multiple cities⏱ 1-4 weeks📅 Rolling🎓 9, 10, 11, 12

   Moderate
9. The New York Times

   NYT Summer Academy

   Journalism, filmmaking, and writing courses taught by Times journalists. Limited need-based aid.

   📍 NY / Remote (nationwide eligibility)⏱ 2 weeks (summer)📅 Rolling🎓 10, 11, 12

   Moderate
10. PBS

    PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs

    Network of student newsrooms producing stories for PBS.

    📍 Multiple states⏱ Academic year📅 Rolling🎓 9, 10, 11, 12

    Selective
11. Alliance for Young Artists & Writers

    Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

    The longest-running recognition program for creative teens in the US — writing, visual art, photography, film.

    📍 Remote (nationwide)⏱ Year-long competition📅 December-January (regional)🎓 9, 10, 11, 12

    Selective
12. SAIC

    School of the Art Institute Early College

    Summer art and design intensives for high schoolers.

    📍 Chicago, IL⏱ 1-4 weeks📅 April🎓 9, 10, 11, 12

    Moderate
13. UCLA School of the Arts and Architecture

    UCLA Summer Art Institute

    An intensive experience where students focus on one area of study, including film, theater, or design.

    📍 Los Angeles, CA⏱ 4 weeks📅 March 15🎓 11, 12

    Moderate
14. University of Southern California

    USC Summer Cinematic Arts Program

    A hands-on summer intensive for students passionate about cinematic arts and production.

    📍 Los Angeles, CA⏱ 4 weeks📅 April 1🎓 11, 12

    Moderate
15. USC School of Cinematic Arts

    USC Summer Programs Film

    Pre-college film production programs at USC.

    📍 Los Angeles, CA⏱ 4 weeks📅 February🎓 9, 10, 11, 12

    Moderate
16. National YoungArts Foundation

    YoungArts

    Free national arts competition. Winners receive cash awards, mentorship, and the chance to perform at YoungArts Week in Miami.

    📍 Miami + regional⏱ 1 week📅 October🎓 10, 11, 12

    Selective
17. National YoungArts Foundation

    YoungArts Awards

    National competition in writing, visual arts, design, music, theater, film for 15-18 year olds.

    📍 Miami, FL⏱ Year-round📅 October🎓 10, 11, 12

    Selective
18. National Foundation for the Advancement of Artists

    YoungArts National Arts Competition

    One of the nation's most prestigious honors for high school students in the visual, literary, and performing arts.

    📍 Miami, FL / Nationwide⏱ N/A📅 December 1🎓 10, 11, 12

    Selective

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