NEW THIS YEAR: The Film Intensive is being offered in partnership with Ghetto Film School (GFS), an award winning nonprofit founded in 2000 with programs in NYC and Los Angeles to educate, develop and celebrate the next generation of great American storytellers. Check out: www.ghettofilm.org
It is a customized 2-week filmmaking workshop for young artists that will help develop their artistry through film, as well as foster deeper exposure to careers in the media and creative industries.
Filmmakers will create, produce, shoot and edit short films (2 minutes) based on original scripts developed in the workshop.
The program will close with a public screening of the winning films and a reception honoring all the young artists. No prior experience is necessary.
Registration and interview will be required for acceptance into program
Registration fee is $25
There is a $400 fee for the 2 week Film Intensive.
AGES: 14 – 18 YEARS old
DATES: July 1 – July 14 (no class on July 4th)
TIMES: Monday – Saturday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
WHERE: Detroit School of Arts
123 Selden St.
Detroit, Michigan 48201
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