Film and Media
ATLANTA YOUTH FILM PROJECT
Develop filmmaking, directing, editing, production, writing, and visual storytelling skills through collaborative projects.
Applications OpenAges 16 to 25$250HybridWeeknights and weekends
Overview
Develop filmmaking, directing, editing, production, writing, and visual storytelling skills through collaborative projects.
Who it is for
Storytellers 16 to 25 ready to write, shoot, and finish a short film with a crew.
Skills participants develop
- Screenwriting
- Cinematography
- Directing actors
- Editing in Premiere Pro
- Sound design
- Production management
Schedule
- Mondays 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM — Story room
- Saturdays 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM — Production days
- Final screening at the Westside cinema
Program requirements
- Portfolio conversation or writing sample
- Guardian waiver for participants under 18
- Availability for two full weekend shoots
- 60 program hours to complete the term
Frequently asked questions
Capacity
2
Seats still open
18 of 20 filled90%
Cost and sponsorship
$250
A $250 sponsorship covers one filmmaker including camera package access and festival submission fees.
Request sponsorshipProgram lead
Marcus Reed
Film Producer and Creative Director
Marcus has produced documentary and narrative work across the Southeast and leads the Film Project's mentorship crew.
Registration steps
- 1Start the application
- 2Share a story idea or writing sample
- 3Upload the guardian waiver if under 18
- 4Complete a 15-minute interview
- 5Confirm your seat and pick a crew role