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Precollege Programs: Filmmaking Institute

Precollege
  • Spring

Explore ways to tell a story and bring your creative aspirations to the screen!

Grades 7-12

This precollege program is designed for high school students interested in writing, directing, editing, and acting in original short movies, while learning the art of visual storytelling.

Our remote workshops are interactive, creative learning experiences where students will participate, from home, in every class, and interact with their teacher and classmates, as they create original film work.

Each lesson will feature live instruction, pre-taped examples and slideshows, as well as small group breakout meetings, and web-based support for independent practice.

Suggested Camera and Software

  1. A DSLR, mirrorless camera, camcorder, or fairly new smartphone that shoots video.

  2. A free editing program such as iMovie or DaVinci Resolve.

  3. A free screenwriting app such as WriterDuet, Fade In, Highland, or Celtx.

Interested in Undergraduate Film Programs at Purchase College?

Check out the film BFA program, the cinema studies BA program, and the playwriting and screenwriting BA program in the School of Film and Media Studies, and the new media BA program.

Virtual Program Details

Register now

YTH 9530 / Filmmaking Institute
February 15 – 19

Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (5 virtual sessions)

$320 for the first registration
$295 for the second registration in the family, Purchase College employees and alumni, and early registrations (received by Monday, January 4, 2021)

Program Notes

  • Students must supply their own camcorder or DSLR (digital single-lens reflex) camera. They should also remember to have the connection cables and the manual for their device available.
  • Gratuitous violence, use of guns, and/or offensive language are not permitted.

Instructor

  • John (JP) Morgan
    John (JP) Morgan

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From our students:

  • <div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“[My favorite part about this program was] watching people make high-quality films without the highest budget.”</p></div>
  • <div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“[Staff] were all amazing. It was a great pleasure spending four weeks with them!”</p></div>
  • <div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“I liked all the instructors in the program. They were all very helpful, informative, and outgoing in and out of the classroom.”</p></div>
  • <div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“My son had a great experience! Staff was great!”</p></div>
  • <div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“I like the technology we used. Working together as a team. I also liked that we studied how movies were made as well as making them.”</p></div>
  • <div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“I liked how everyone in the program was able to use their talent to create entertaining and interesting quality videos.”</p></div>
  • <div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“[My favorite part of this program was] getting advice from more experienced filmmakers.”</p></div>
  • <div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“My most memorable moment was when my partner and I worked together to finish our video just before the screening opened. Although we were pressed for time, we worked efficiently and were able to create a quality video.”</p></div>
  • <div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“Learned a lot! Great people!”</p></div>

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