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Youth Filmmaker Summer Bootcamp
FilmGate Miami returns with a reimagined summer program for the creation of short films, documentaries, and podcasts.
FilmGate Miami presents an exciting program tailored for budding filmmakers and podcasters aged 13-18. Dive into a transformative four-week journey ending with 2 short films and one captivating podcast.
No prior experience is required — all students with a passion for storytelling are welcome to join us! Breakfast, lunch, and gear will be provided.
Module 1 focuses on Narrative Films. Students will learn everything they need to know about the filmmaking process from pre-production to post production. Through hands-on learning, they will gain valuable skills and practice them by shooting & editing their own projects.
Module 2 focuses on Documentaries and Podcasting. This section will teach students how to put together a documentary, including the basics of shooting interviews, editing sound, archival footage, and documentary film editing. They will also develop their skills in podcast production by recording and editing their own podcast under the guidance of our fantastic instructors.
Enrollment is open for General Admission (Includes Modules 1 & 2), Module 1, and Module 2.
Scholarship applications can be filled out here.
NOW YOU KNOW... Join us for a summer of creativity and collaboration!
Short Films
Students will learn how to write, direct, produce, and edit short narrative films! Using industry-standard equipment and casting professional actors, they will learn all aspects of filmmaking both in theory and practice. By the end of this module they will have finished film that will have been screened at our August FilmGate Festival.
Documentary
Students will learn the power of nonfiction filmmaking and explore what makes it different from traditional narrative storytelling. Over the course of the module students will be able to work on a short documentary.
Podcasts
The podcast section explores one of the fastest growing mediums in entertainment. Students will learn how to write, record, and edit podcasts, along with how to launch and market them. This module will show students how to blend their creative skills with business skills.
2023 Short Film: An Old Oak
Check out the amazing short film our talented students put together last year as part of the Youth Filmmaker Summer Bootcamp.
Behind the Scenes
Dedicated to our Community
At FilmGate, we dedicate ourselves to cultivating the future of filmmaking in South Florida. To that end we make sure to provide our students with instruction that prepares them to enter a diverse and ever-changing industry.
Signing up for our camp will not only ensure top-class instruction but support our mission to grow and preserve South Florida's vibrant film community.
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
The Youth Summer Filmmaker Bootcamp is funded by The Children’s Trust. The Children's Trust is a dedicated source of revenue established by voter referendum to improve the lives of children and families in Miami-Dade County.
With the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.
Thank you to our partners, the Downtown Development Authority, National Endowment of the Arts, Florida Arts & Culture, & Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners for supporting FilmGate Miami. With their support, we are able to provide educational workshops, engaging events, and valuable resources to empower aspiring filmmakers and storytellers. Their belief in our mission fuels our passion to nurture local talent, foster creativity, and push the boundaries of the Miami film community.