Teen Summer Filmmaking Workshop Ages 13-17 (Session 2)

Young filmmakers learn about documentary filmmaking and produce a short documentary.

About this Event

One week Teen Summer Filmmaking Workshop at Docs In Progress

In this one week fun and educational filmmaking workshop for ages 13-17 participants work in small teams to plan, shoot, and edit short documentary videos filmed in and around downtown Silver Spring, Maryland. Meets in person.

Participants will be provided access to and training with video cameras and editing equipment. Final projects will be shown in a mini-festival for family and friends on the last day of the workshop, videos will be uploaded to YouTube, and may also be featured at the Community Stories Film Festival 2026. The program takes place from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm each weekday.

We have a refrigerator for participants to store their lunches. We will also provide water and nut-free snacks. The workshop is capped at 10 students.

LOCATION: Docs In Progress

8560 2nd Ave Suite 113, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Docs In Progress is located on the ground level of the Alexander House. The entrance of Docs In Progress is on Apple Ave. Parking garage, walking distance: Cameron Street Garage. Metro Station Red Line: Silver Spring (walking distance 5-7 minutes).

Teaching Artist: TBD

DATES:

August 4 - August 8, 2025 (Monday - Friday, from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm)

R EFUND POLICY:

If your circumstances change and you must withdraw from a class after registering, please be aware of our refund policy:

Withdrawal 20 or more calendar days before the first day of a program: 75% refund

Withdrawal 11-19 calendar days before the first day of a program: 50% refund

Withdrawal 10 or fewer calendar days before a program: No refund

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIKQ2Kuevjwamp;list=PLN0LrlI1pO-LUlvtJOufLRlIzrENFoAqc&index=10

Mojomala Book. Records & Cool Things was one of the short documentaries produced during the Summer Teen Filmmaking Workshop 2024.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoKJFuk0Z-Uamp;list=PLN0LrlI1pO-LUlvtJOufLRlIzrENFoAqc&index=1

Velati's: Sweet Memories was one of the short documentaries produced during the Summer Teen Filmmaking Workshop 2023.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlTLutJa1dU

Ellsworth Dog Park was one of the short documentaries produced during the Summer Teen Filmmaking Workshop 2022.

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