UCLA Emerging Filmmakers

Type: Arts Education, Creative, Creative Writing, Day Camp, Film, High School Programs, Maker, Performing Arts, Teen, Visual Arts

Description:

UCLA Emerging Filmmakers offers pre-college students an unparalleled opportunity to gain hands-on experience and work closely with entertainment industry professionals to develop their portfolios and gain the tools they need to take their creative work to the next level.

Taught by industry experts with curriculums that focus on contemporary professional practices in Hollywood, these programs provide students with access to state-of-the-art equipment and facilities at the prestigious UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television.

Participants experience UCLA’s beautiful campus and the energy and inspiration of being in the heart of Los Angeles, the entertainment capital of the world.

UCLA Emerging Filmmakers offers commuter and online (virtual) programs.

Digital Filmmaking (3 weeks, Commuter)
Students receive an immersive introduction to cinematic storytelling and hands-on production techniques, developing their own creative projects from concept to completion.

TV Writing (3 weeks, Commuter & Virtual)
Aspiring writers create original TV scripts under the guidance of industry professionals, participate in screenings and writers’ groups, and explore professional development opportunities.

Cinematography (1 week, Commuter)
This intensive program teaches students cinematic lighting techniques through expert-led lectures and hands-on exercises, preparing them for real-world filmmaking.

Media Parks (2 weeks, Commuter)
For students interested in the intersection of media and themed entertainment, this program explores how film, television, and video games shape theme parks. Participants visit Disneyland, Disney’s California Adventure, Universal Studios, and Warner Bros. for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the industry.

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