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Summer film camp

Film summer camp in LA

Join The Sidney Poitier New American Film School LA Summer Film Camp at ASU California Center! High school and prospective college students will learn the fundamentals of filmmaking—from script to screen—with guidance from expert faculty. Hands-on experience in storytelling, directing and editing culminates in a film screening. Discover new skills, forge friendships and create unforgettable memories! 

The 2025 Film Summer Camp will run June 16-20.

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Film — Los Angeles

The Sidney Poitier New American Film School LA Film Summer 2024 Camp at the ASU California Center was guided by Poitier Film School faculty in the heart of the entertainment industry. High school students were introduced to the fundamentals of filmmaking from script to screen. Students learned the basics of storytelling and scriptwriting, hands-on camera techniques, producing, directing, editing and post-production, culminating in screening of a few select films made by the campers. They had the chance to earn exciting new skills, make new friends and make unforgettable memories at The Poitier Film School LA Film Camp.

  • Dates: June 24 - 25, 2024
  • Location: ASU California Center
    Broadway 111 S Broadway Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90015
    Grand 919 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90015
  • Age range: 15–19, high school and community college students

 

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Creative Economy Hub LA

The LA film camp is offered as part of the Herberger Institute Creative Economy Hub LA, which connects students to one of the world’s most important centers of cultural and creative industries. For students interested in fashion, ASU FIDM also offers camps in LA. Learn more at asufidm.asu.edu/summer-camps.

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Visit the Herberger Institute summer webpage for more design and arts summer opportunities across all of our locations and for all ages.