What
Hands-on Filmmaking
Multiple film projects
Who
All Teens 13-19 interested in film, content creation or storytelling!
No previous experience required! (if you’ve graduated high-school already, then join one of our accelerated programs)
When
Jan–May Film Projects
June Premiere
Summer Internships
Cost
FREE!
Our next program starts January 9th! Sign up here to make movies, build your skills and your future opportunities for college and jobs (we even have paid summer jobs following the program!)
PS did we mention the program is 100% FREE and no experience is necessary!
PSS Want to SEE the action? View our VIDEO
“I didn’t think I was capable of working in film. But after participating in the Fresh Films program, I know I can.”
Angelica Ramon, 17 years old
The Projects
Hands on is how you build pre-production (planning the film), technical knowledge (lights, camera, audio), and editing skills.
By the end of the program, you’ll have a portfolio of film projects!
- Film a social video and a movie scene for a Paramount + film
- Make a Music Video for a real band
- Develop a Documentary with Roku—and have a chance for it to premiere on The Roku Channel!
- Produce a competition show—think American Idol or America’s Got Talent!
- Create your short film with Sony Pictures
The Locations
Find your crew!
With almost 30 locations plus 3 virtual options—we are (hopefully) near you!
Atlanta, GA Metro | Boston, MA Metro | Chicago, IL | Los Angeles, CA Metro | Memphis, TN | Minneapolis / St. Paul, MN | New York, NY Metro | Pittsburgh, PA | Quad Cities Metro | San Jose, CA | Seattle/Bellevue, WA | Virtual
Atlanta, GA Metro
- Drew Charter School (Atlanta)
Tuesday/Thursday 4PM–6PM ET - KIPP Atlanta Collegiate (Atlanta)
Tuesday/Thursday 3PM–5PM ET - Atlanta Public Schools (Atlanta)
Location and times TBA - Berkmar High School (Lilburn)
Tuesday/Thursday 2:30PM–5PM ET - Meadowcreek High School (Norcross)
Tuesday/Thursday 2:30PM–5PM ET - School of the Arts @ Central Gwinnett High School (Lawrenceville)
Tuesday/Thursday 2:30PM–5PM ET
Boston, MA Metro
- Charlestown High School (Boston)
Tuesday/Thursday 3PM–5PM ET - West End Boys & Girls Clubs (Boston)
Tuesday/Thursday 6PM–8PM ET - Madison Park and O’Bryant high schools (Boston)
Tuesday/Thursday 2:30PM–5PM ET - Spanish American Center (Leominster)
Tuesday/Thursday 3PM–5PM ET - Fitchburg High School (Fitchburg)
Thursday only 2:30PM–5PM ET
Chicago, IL
- David Speer Academy
Tuesday/Thursday 4PM–6PM CT - Arts in Motion
Tuesday/Thursday 3:45PM–6PM CT
Los Angeles, CA Metro
- Boys & Girls Clubs of the Los Angeles Harbor (San Pedro)
Tuesday 6PM–8PM Thursday 5PM–7PM PT - Warren High School (Downey)
4PM–6PM PT on Gold Days (see school schedule) - Lakewood High School (Lakewood)
Tuesday/Thursday 3:45PM–5:45PM PT - Long Beach Polytechnic High School (Long Beach)
Tuesday/Thursday 3:45PM–5:45PM PT
Memphis, TN
- Best Buy Teen Tech Center @ Knowledge Quest
Wednesday/Thursday 4PM–6PM CT
Minneapolis / St. Paul, MN
- Best Buy Teen Tech Center @ Summit Academy (Minneapolis)
Tuesday/Thursday 5PM–7PM CT - Best Buy Teen Tech Center @ CLUES (St. Paul)
Tuesday/Thursday 4:30PM–7PM CT
New York, NY Metro
- Best Buy Teen Tech Center @ Brooklyn Library Kings Highway Branch
Thursday only 4–6:30PM ET
Pittsburgh, PA
- Best Buy Teen Tech Center @ Phase 4 Learning Center
Tuesday/Thursday 4PM–6PM ET
Quad Cities Metro
- Davenport Central High School
Tuesday/Thursday 4PM–6PM CT - Rock Island High School
Tuesday/Thursday 3:30PM–6PM CT - FF Offices in Rock Island
Tuesday/Thursday 5PM–7PM CT
San Jose, CA
- Best Buy Teen Tech Center @ MACLA
Tuesday/Thursday 4:30PM–7PM PT
Seattle / Bellevue, WA
- Best Buy Teen Tech Center @ Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue
Tuesday/Thursday 4PM–6PM PT
And Virtual!
- Eastern
Tuesday/Thursday 4PM–6PM ET - Central
Tuesday/Thursday 4PM–6PM CT - Pacific
Tuesday/Thursday 4PM–6PM PT
The Reasons:
if you need more reasons to join, here they are!
- Build production skills
- Create multiple film and documentary projects
- Meet others interested in film just like you!
- Be connected to industry pros
(seriously, they give out their email addresses!) - Get a paid internship with us on set of TV shows & films next summer
(just like 104 youth did this past summer!) - Get access to college and career workshops, studio tours, intern and job opportunities!
- If you want to get you into the film/TV/entertainment industry, then we’re here to help you get there!