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Signature Teen Filmmaking and Animation Summer Courses

by Devans last modified Apr 28, 2026 09:42 AM
Summer 2026 3-5 week Animation/Anime and Filmmaking courses led by professional filmmakers. A proven thrilling, challenging program for motivated teens. Our Y-CAM programs are a division of the DC independent Film Festival so that we can give young creatives a chance to express themselves, learn studio teamwork, have hands-on experience and add to their portfolio for their futures.
When Jun 29, 2026 12:30 PM to
Jul 29, 2026 05:30 PM
Where The Foundry Church, 16th Street, Washington DC and second venue in NW DC to be finalized
Contact Name
Contact Phone 3233333125
Attendees Animation: 13-17 yeas of age: for lovers of anime, those who enjoy drawing and for those who do not lie to draw there is stop motion animation and 2D software to help.
Filmmaking 14-18 years of age. Our signature program now in its fifth year. Learn the whole process of filmmaking through to your final film and a world premiere event!
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Animation Program

Three or five-week summer course lets young creators (ages 12-17) explore the art of storytelling through motion — whether in 2D, stop-motion or clay-animation. You’ll start by learning the fundamentals of keyframes, timing and movement, build your own characters and sets, then bring them to life with hands-on production. 
Throughout the course, you will collaborate in small teams, receive mentorship from working animators, and culminate with a final screening of your original short-form animations.

 

Filmmaking Program

Open to students ages 14-18, this five-week intensive will guide you through the full film-production pipeline: from concept and script, to shooting and post-production. In this course, you wll form production teams, experiment with camera and sound techniques, editing methods, and finish with a public screening of your short film. Whether you’re just discovering the power of the lens or aiming to polish your storytelling chops, this course gives you the tools and community to bring your vision into focus.

This course is free except for the required registration fee ($75 for DC residents, $95 for outside of Washington DC).

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