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Summer film camp

Film summer camp in LA

The Sidney Poitier New American Film School offers a film summer camp in Los Angeles for high school and community college students this January in 2025. Check back soon for announcements on upcoming film camps. 

See what was offered at the 2024 LA summer camp

Film — Los Angeles

You are invited to attend The Sidney Poitier New American Film School LA Film Summer Camp at the ASU California Center. Guided by Poitier Film School faculty in the heart of the entertainment industry, high school students will be introduced to the fundamentals of filmmaking from script to screen. Students will learn 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. Learn exciting new skills, make new friends and make unforgettable memories at The Poitier Film School LA Film Camp.

  • Dates: June 24 - 25, 2025
  • Location: ASU California Center
    Broadway 111 S Broadway Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90015
    Grand 919 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90015
  • Fee: $500 registration fee, includes a $100 non-refundable deposit. (Use code SPNAFS50OFF for 50% off. Valid through January 1st). 
  • Age range: 15–19, high school and community college students

 

Students filming

Interested in more opportunities?

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.

Design and Arts summer programs

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