Teen Filmmaking

Film Production Labs

Teen Filmmaking

Plan, Film, Edit, and Premiere a Finished Short Film

This Pathfinders-only experience is built for teens who want real production practice. Students take a film from concept to final cut by learning core set roles, shooting techniques, and post-production workflows—then screening their work in a final premiere.

  • Develop a concept with story structure, shot planning, and a production checklist
  • Work set roles (director, camera, sound, producer, editor) with clear responsibilities
  • Film with intention using framing, camera movement, lighting choices, and continuity
  • Capture clean audio and learn why sound is often the difference between “good” and “great”
  • Edit + finish with pacing, titles, music, and simple color and audio cleanup
Great if your teen likes movies, storytelling, video editing, content creation, and team projects
Daily rhythm pre-production planning, filming blocks, and editing/finalizing sessions
Take-home outcome a finished short film + practical production skills they can reuse
What to bring lunch, snacks, and a water bottle
Camp highlights
  • Set Roles + Real Production Workflow
  • Filming Days + Editing Days
  • Final Screening / Premiere
Camp basics
  • Monday–Friday
  • Location-based hours
  • Before/after care varies by site

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Student Films

All films were written, directed, and produced by the students.
(Parental guidance is suggested for some films)

Programs We Bring to Your Community

ESTEAM Learning Labs partners with schools, organizations, and families to deliver hands-on learning experiences. We can host at our learning labs or bring programs to your facility.

Where You’ve Seen Us
  • Summer and Holiday Camps
  • Recreation and Community Centers
  • After-School and Enrichment Programs
  • Homeschool Groups and Activities
  • Daycare and Preschool Enrichment
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  • Birthday Parties
More Ways We Partner
  • 4-H and Scout Programs (Merit Badges)
  • Retail and Toy Stores
  • Educational Fairs
  • Retreats and Reunions
  • Corporate Programs (Team Building / Conferences)
  • On-Site Learning Labs at Your Facility

Don’t see a location near you? We can customize a program to fit your schedule and your learners. Choose a full 5-day camp (9am–4pm), a one-day camp, a 3-hour workshop, an after-school series, or a free Maker event.

We believe kids learn best when they can explore at their own pace. Campers work in teams, and our instructors guide each group based on readiness—so no one is overwhelmed, everyone is challenged, and no one is bored.

Our learning environment is inclusive. We welcome learners of all abilities.

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