# Event Details - **Event Name**: ADVANCED Teen Fiction Filmmaking Summer 2026 | 4 x 5 x 5 Week/ Day/Hour - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 29 Jun, 2026 at 12:30 pm – Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 05:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: For teens with some filmmaking experience! High energy creative program with on-location production days & your crew-created short film.About this EventSummer Teen Fiction Filmmaking Program with Real Results:Join an Intensive Team-Diriven Fiction Filmmaking Experience This new, advanced four-week summer program is designed for students ready to push their craft further. The Advanced Filmmaking Program includes a four day/three night on-location trip “out of town” within a 1/2 day’s trip from Washington DC where you will practice filmmaking in real-world settings. Back on campus, you’ll deepen your production and editing skills, work with seasoned mentors and tackle themes of place, story and impact. The result: a film produced by your team, equipped not only with technical know-how but a full production experience as well. The program will require indoor/outdoor, and day/night filming. Participants are expected to attend the full program including all the production days which can be up to 10 hours of commitment. Limited to 10 participants, 14–18 years old (age exceptions will be considered). Application and Acceptance: If you have attended a DCIFF summer program before, then we will know your work. Just send us the name of the film you worked on and the year.If you have not attended a DCIFF Summer Intensive Program before, then please send a link to a completed film project which has your name on it for our team to review.Cost:Required Non-Refundable Registration Fee to cover Incidentals: DC Resident $75 and Non-Resident $95The teaching program is free but the "on location" cost will be $400 per participant to cover transportation, housing, cooking and meals for 3 nights and 4 days in our temporary production house. We understand there may be financial challenges for some who would like to attend this and ask you to sign uo anyway and we can all work togethe ron some fundraising ideas! Supervision: The program is taught by two background checked professional teachers instructors and the production trip is fully chaperoned by two staff and one supervisor.SCHEDULE:Pre-Program Week: You are welcome to join the first week of our Filmmaking Course for a refresher if you want… but this is not part of the Advanced ProgramWeek One: July 6th: Pre-Production - script, roles, production designWeek Two: July 13th: Pre-Production - Sets, shot lists, rehearsals, equipment preparation, schedulingWeekend Production: Friday July 17-Monday July 20th: PRODUCTION TRIP (out of town!)Week Three: 1/2 Week: Thurs July 23 and Fri July 24: Dailies, review, post-production prepWeek Four: July 27-31st, Post-ProductionShowcase: Friday July 31, 2026Venue is expected to be two blocks from either Dupont Circle Metro Station or Takoma Metro Station in a safe and secure facility.If you have any further questions, please contact DCIFF Director Deirdre Evans at info@y-cam.org with Summer Program in the subject line. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/advanced-teen-fiction-filmmaking-summer-2026-|-4-x-5-x-5-week-day-hour/100001986712926845 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, workshops, charities - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Washington - **state**: DC - **country**: United States - **location**: Foundry United Methodist Church - **lat**: 38.9101098 - **long**: -77.03685829999999 - **full address**: Foundry United Methodist Church, 1500 16th Street Northwest, Washington, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: ADVANCED Teen Fiction Filmmaking Summer 2026 | 4 x 5 x 5 Week/ Day/Hour - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/9e331e7b09e5d33fc830c7b85001fca6ea08bb917fbc90ee7175bfa738bd1df5-rimg-w640-h480-dc020202-gmir.jpg?v=1775563416 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is ADVANCED Teen Fiction Filmmaking Summer 2026 | 4 x 5 x 5 Week/ Day/Hour being held? - **A:** ADVANCED Teen Fiction Filmmaking Summer 2026 | 4 x 5 x 5 Week/ Day/Hour takes place on Mon, 29 Jun, 2026 at 12:30 pm to Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 05:30 pm at Foundry United Methodist Church, 1500 16th Street Northwest, Washington, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing ADVANCED Teen Fiction Filmmaking Summer 2026 | 4 x 5 x 5 Week/ Day/Hour? - **A:** ADVANCED Teen Fiction Filmmaking Summer 2026 | 4 x 5 x 5 Week/ Day/Hour is organized by DC Independent Film Festival (DCIFF). - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** ADVANCED Teen Fiction Filmmaking Summer 2026 | 4 x 5 x 5 Week/ Day/Hour is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Washington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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