Young Filmmakers (Grades 5–6) — 2025–2026
Lights, camera, leadership! Students take on rotating roles—writing, directing, camera, sound, and editing— producing short films together and building advanced collaboration skills. The year concludes with a red-carpet premiere.
About the Program
Young Filmmakers immerses students in the full filmmaking pipeline across the school year—story development, screenplay, directing, cinematography, sound, and editing—culminating in finished projects and a festival screening.
Space is limited — sign up early.
When & Where
Thursdays from 3:30–5:00 PM. Students will be brought to the front office for pickup after each session.
Make-ups: Sessions canceled due to school closures will be scheduled after Spring Recess.
Schedule
- 1 Thursday, September 25
- 2 Thursday, October 9
- 3 Thursday, October 16
- 4 Thursday, October 23
- 5 Thursday, October 30
- 6 Thursday, November 6
- 7 Thursday, November 20
- 8 Thursday, December 4
- 9 Thursday, December 11
- 10 Thursday, December 18
- 11 Thursday, January 8
- 12 Thursday, January 15
- 13 Thursday, January 22
- 14 Thursday, January 29
- 15 Thursday, February 5
- 16 Thursday, February 12
- 17 Thursday, February 19
- 18 Thursday, February 26
- 19 Thursday, March 5
- 20 Thursday, March 19
- 21 Thursday, March 26
- 22 Thursday, April 2
Festival: Young Filmmakers / HJMS Film Festival will be held on May 29, 2026.
Tuition & Payment Options
Cost: $650 for the full year. Installments: $250 initial dues, then $400 due December 8, 2025.
Volunteer Waiver: One parent volunteer spot is available and includes a tuition waiver for their child.
