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teaches students the skills of acting and filmmaking which includes brainstorming initial concepts, outlining, scriptwriting, storyboarding, camera operation, lighting, green screen editing, and final production. Students are active participants in every aspect of the creation process including being actors in the films they create.
The Filmmaking Residency

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With media accessible at every student's fingertips in this tech-driven age, this residency provides a fun, thoughtful, and practical approach for children who desire to create their own media content.
The thematic topics of the student films are relatable, topical, sometimes serious, and often hilarious. On the final day, the class has a screening of the films with a question & answer format featuring the young filmmakers. Parents, invited guests and the school community is invited.​​
Filmmaking residencies to choose from:
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Narrative Fiction
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Documentary Production
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Music Video Production
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Historical Reenactment
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Spanish Language
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Sketch Comedy
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Podcast and Radio Play
10-12 one-hour classes per residency
All film residencies are aligned with academic and arts curriculum standards
​Affordable Access: Funding options can be combined with grant opportunities.
Engaging Content: Our residencies are designed to captivate young minds.
Nurturing Creativity: We foster creativity, teamwork, and critical thinking skills that build lifelong ingenuity.
Supportive Community: We instill inclusive values to build understanding and trust.
Educational Partners​:​
Wharton Dual Language Academy, Reynolds Elementary School, Fondren Elementary School, Shearn Elementary School, Attucks Middle School, Holland Middle School, Young Women's College Preparatory Academy, Young Women's Leadership Academy, Gateway Academy, River Oaks Baptist School, Silambam Houston, Heritage Society, St. Stephen's Episcopal, and Asia Society Texas Center.
Meet Our Teachers
Our Filmmaking Residencies program features a dedicated team of talented professionals, devoted to equipping our students with the knowledge and skills essential for success in the continually evolving film industry. Our team comprises experts in diverse filmmaking domains, including directing, producing, and writing. Their experience enables us to offer a comprehensive and all-encompassing curriculum. Explore their bios below to delve into their backgrounds and extensive expertise.