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Teen Movie Making Intensive: Story to Screen
Montana State University

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July 20, 2026 @ 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Dates: July 20-24, 2026

Time: 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Audience: Teens entering grades 8-12 in fall 2026

Cost: $275

This hands-on filmmaking camp for teens entering 8th through 12th grade in fall 2026, introduces students to the complete process of creating a short movie. Over the course of one exciting week, students will write, shoot, and edit their own narrative film while learning the essentials of visual storytelling and on-set collaboration. Taught by MSU School of Film and Photography instructor Alexa Alberda, students will working in small production teams to develop a story, plan their shoot, operate cameras, record sound, light scenes, direct actors, and edit a finished narrative project. The course emphasizes creativity, teamwork, and practical skill-building. By the end of the week, each team will premiere a short fiction film at a final screening.

No prior experience or equipment is required.

Learn More + Register: https://ato.montana.edu/teen-m...

Questions: 406.994.3062