*Young Filmmakers Academy* is like no other program in northeast Ohio. Created on the principles of creativity, inclusion, diversity and teamwork, YFA is dedicated to offering a safe, structured environment where aspiring young artists can learn to express themselves, meet like-minded friends, have fun and feel comfortable under the guidance of our *OSCAR NOMINATED, EMMY WINNING* mentors. Through programs like The award-winning *Summer Filmmaking Camp and The 8 Week Film School* students learn the ins and outs of *screenwriting, cinematography, post-production, special effects, set design and more. * *8 WEEK FILM SCHOOL* YFA is currently accepting students for the next session, beginning *April 4*. Students will be recreating the famous Michael Jackson's *THRILLER* video, complete with special effects makeup! There are only a few spots left so enroll today at https://www.youngfilmmakersacademy.org/8-week-class *ADVANCED SUMMER FILM CAMP* Now in our sixth year, the three week long workshop is broken into three segments. *Week One, Screenwriting and Pre-Production. Week 2, Filming and Acting. Week 3, Editing and Digital Effects. *Whether they fancy themselves a director, a boom operator, a set designer, actor, etc. the format allows for the student to dictate how they contribute to the project. The film will be screened August 18 at a *RED CARPET PREMIERE.* This camp is for students ages 12-17. Dates: July 10-28 from 9am-3pm. Enroll at https://www.youngfilmmakersacademy.org/summer-program *BEGINNERS SUMMER PROGRAM* Every journey begins with a first step. This program is geared towards our younger students (ages 8-11). It's a week-long workshop designed to give our younger kids a taste of what the advanced workshop is all about. Students in this age range who have attended previous camps can be grandfathered into the advanced program if they choose. The students of this class will also attend the *RED CARPET PREMIERE.* where their project will screen before the main attraction. Dates: June 5-9 from 10am-2pm Enroll at https://www.youngfilmmakersacademy.org/summer-program *SEE YOU ON THE SET!*