Summer film camp
Film summer camp in LA
Join The Sidney Poitier New American Film School LA Summer Film Camp at ASU California Center! Guided by Poitier Film School faculty in the heart of the entertainment industry, high school and prospective college 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 Summer Film Camp.
Camp dates and times: June 16–20, 2025; 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: ASU California Center Grand – 919 S Grand Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90015
Cost: $800 (50% discount for any person accepted but not yet enrolled to The Poitier Film School)
FAQs
What are some hotels nearby?
Currently, there are no ASU-hosted boarding options for the camp, however, ASU does have relationships with several hotels in the area. For hotels with affiliate/corporate codes, please visit the ASU Visit website at visit.asu.edu/travel. Students are responsible for providing their own transportation to and from camp, as well as any necessary housing. There are hotel options within walking distance to the ASU California Center.
Is lunch provided?
Yes
What is the schedule/agenda for the camp?
Day 1: Monday
- 8:30 a.m. Drop off
- Morning session: Introduction to The Poitier Film School
- Noon: Lunch
- Afternoon session: Storytelling workshop
- 4:30 p.m. Pick up
- Day 2: Tuesday
- 8:30 a.m. Drop off
- Morning session: Applied Writing workshop
- Noon: Lunch
- Afternoon session: Applied Writing workshop (cont.)
- 4:30 p.m. Pick up
- Day 3: Wednesday
- 8:30 a.m. Drop off
- Morning session: Hands-on Camera workshop
- Noon: Lunch
- Afternoon session: Producing and Directing workshop
- 4:30 p.m. Pick up
- 6:30 p.m. Off-site Free Screening of Spanish Language Dracula
- Day 4: Thursday:
- 8:30 a.m. Drop off
- Morning session: “Filming of a Scene” workshop
- Noon: Lunch
- Afternoon session: “Filming of a Scene” workshop
- 4:30 p.m. Pick up
- Day 5: Friday:
- 8:30 a.m. Drop off
- Morning session: Virtual Production workshop
- Noon: Lunch
- Afternoon session: Editing/Post Production workshop
- 4:30 p.m. Final goodbyes and pick up
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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.
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.