Summer film camps
An introduction to filmmaking
Join The Sidney Poitier New American Film School this summer for one of our film camps! Guided by Poitier Film School faculty, high school and community college students will be introduced to the fundamentals of filmmaking from script to screen. For summer 2026, we're offering camps in both Mesa, Arizona, at the state-of-the-art Media and Immersive eXperience (MIX) Center and in the heart of the entertainment industry at the ASU California Center in Los Angeles.
Registrations opening soon! Stay tuned for more announcements on fees and deadlines.
Camp details
Dates
LA summer camp: June 15–19
AZ summer camp: June 22–26
Ages
15–19 years old
Fees and registration to be announced soon.
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 should I expect?
Details for the 2026 summer camps will be announced soon. Until then, here is a look at the agenda from 2025 summer camp in Los Angeles:
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
Interested in more opportunities?
Visit the Herberger Institute summer webpage for more design and arts summer opportunities across all of our locations and for all ages.