High School / Pre-College
WHYY Film Production Academy
Learn Filmmaking Essentials at Philadelphia’s PBS Affiliate!
- 3-Week Sessions: June 22-July 12, July 13-Aug. 2
- Ages 15-18
- Directed by Julian Krinsky Camps & Programs
- Campus Life at the University of Pennsylvania
Come work with the award-winning film and video professionals at Philadelphia’s state-of-the-art public broadcasting station for a complete script-to-screen experience. Our intensive three-week program will let you explore all facets of film production - including scriptwriting, scouting locations in Philadelphia, and getting behind the camera to direct and edit your film.
Do It Now!
All of our camps and programs feature small class sizes and low camper-to-counselor ratios. Room is limited and each year more people apply than we can accommodate. Please apply online today to reserve your space.
You’ll start with an introduction to video-craft basics, including modern film theory and media literacy. Weeks two and three will be devoted to honing your creative voice as a filmmaker, as you use professional video equipment to develop and produce your own short production. The program will culminate in a film festival to showcase your work. The summer’s finest films may be broadcast on WHYY to its Philadelphia viewers.
Watch the 2007 Videos
These videos were written, filmed, acted and produced by our 2007 WHYY Film Academy students. Both have been featured on the WHYY Learning Lab website homepage.
The Yellow Shoes
(Length: 8:51, 24.3 MB)
Watch Video
Trouble on Bread Street
(Length: 8:37, 31.9 MB)
Watch Video
Download the Free Adobe Reader to view the PDF documents on this site.