Maine Media Academy’s summer 4-week Film School offers teen students an immersive and creatively stimulating experience as they create work with the guidance and mentorship of professional filmmakers. Whether you are looking to journey more deeply into developing your creative voice as a filmmaker or seeking a pre-college film experience that will allow you to create your portfolio, these workshops afford students the opportunity to engage with all the key dynamics of filmmaking in a nurturing environment. And it all happens in a beautiful harbor town on the coast of Maine.
The 4-week Summer Film School is comprised of two workshops. It starts with a 2-week Film School that provides students with a solid hands-on foundation in the processes and techniques of filmmaking as they make collaborative and individual work. This is followed by a 2-week Advanced Film School that takes students more deeply into the dynamics of creative expression in filmmaking. Discover how to take your work to a new level and make it land with impact.
Location(s)
- Maine Media Academy, Rockport, Maine
Schedule
- June 23rd - July 18th, 2025
Cost/Compensation
- Tuition: $8,795
Eligibility Requirements
- High school students between the ages of 14 and 18
Deadline
- Rolling until full
Application or Entry Requirements
- A completed online registration form
- $1200 deposit
Notifications of Decisions
Financial Aid Details
- At Maine Media, we are dedicated to creating opportunities for promising artists. We strive to increase accessibility to a diverse group of participants through scholarship funding. Scholarships are available for young artists and adults based on financial need and artistic merit. Specific scholarships are funded by foundations and individual donors, many of whom are alumni of our programs or parents or friends of alumni. They’ve seen the transformative power of the Maine Media experience, and have decided to “pay it forward.”
- Click HERE for a list of all scholarship opportunities and information on how to apply.
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Maine Media, located in Rockport, Maine, is dedicated to the education and advancement of visual storytelling and media arts. Established in 1973, Maine Media offers a wide range of educational programs and workshops for students of all levels, from beginners to seasoned professionals, in photography, filmmaking, multimedia, and writing. With a picturesque coastal setting that serves as a backdrop for creative inspiration, Maine Media provides students with immersive learning experiences that emphasize hands-on instruction, artistic exploration, and technical proficiency. The institution's faculty consists of industry professionals, award-winning photographers, filmmakers, and writers, who provide mentorship, guidance, and expertise to students.
