Start date: Monday, June 23 2025.

Schedule:

 Every day, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM ,

 From June 23, 2025 until June 27, 2025 ,

 Cornell Studio (Upper Level) ,

Location: Cornell Studio (Upper Level) | 220 West Market Street, Charlottesville, VA, 22902

Description:

There’s no better way to learn filmmaking than to make a film! In this fast-paced, hands-on workshop, high school students work together in small crews to create their own five-minute movies and learn every step of the production process along the way.

You’ll begin by pitching your ideas to our experienced filmmaking mentors, who will help you craft your story and give you the green light. Then you’ll use professional screenwriting software, storyboards and shot lists to plan out your movie like a pro. Next you’ll assign roles like director, cinematographer, and actors and bring your film to life!

Students are grouped together by experience level, so this workshop is suitable for beginners and Light House veterans alike. Make your very first movie or push yourself by trying a new genre! 

Returning filmmakers will get additional, advanced instruction.

This workshop counts as one Core Filmmaking credit towards the Light House Achievement Award. Visit lighthousestudio.org/achievement-award for more information.

 

Last year's High School Narrative film Grub Dash has been accepted into three national film festivals and counting - watch it now!

Available spots:

Price: $423.00 Taxes waived

Required age: 14 - 20 years old on the day of the activity

Notes: Classes fill quickly. In the event that a class doesn’t fill, registration will close one week before the scheduled start date. High school students in Charlottesville City and Albemarle County public schools may be able to use Light House workshops as work-based learning credit towards their diplomas. Email us for more information. To apply for tuition assistance, please fill out the tuition assistance application on Amilia and wait for a response from our team before registering.

Tags: High School All June Workshops

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