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Summer Youth Film Intensive 2026
Dates:
June 1st - June 18th
9am to 4pm

Location:
PAC 8 Media Center & Los Alamos Teen Center

Open to youth ages 13-18

Limit 12 students

Registrations will be processed in the order they are received.

This 3 week program will take participants through all of the steps in the process of creating an original short film– screen writing, camera operation, production planning and location shooting, acting for film, videography, and editing, and numerous other aspects of the film process. Students will write, produce, and star in multiple original short films for entry in a statewide youth film contest.

The program is a collaboration between the Teen Center, Fuller Lodge Art Center, & PAC 8. It is being made possible by a generous donations from Alex and Christina Simons.

The cost to put on the program is over $1500/student.

Suggested family contribution:  $350 - $700/student 

Scholarships are available, no student will be refused for financial reasons. In previous years, the class was an even mix of students paying full cost, students with partial scholarships, and students on full scholarships.

Please let us know on the registration form below if you need a scholarship for your student. No complicated paperwork for the scholarship, just let us know what your need is and it will be covered.


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Student Information
Student name (first & last): *
If your student uses a different name other than the one listed above, please let us know here:
Student's pronouns: *
My student's age at the conclusion of the class will be: *
(Your child must be a minimum of 13 years old by the end of the class on 6/18 to participate).
Student personal e-mail: *
(one they actually check during the summer)
Student school email:
(to assist in contacting them during the school year - put "none" if home-schooled)
Student cell phone number: *
(If they do not have one please enter "none")
The best way to reach my student is: *
My student is currently: *
Is there anything else we should know about your student?
(These is a great place to share with us what previous experience your student has with film making, screen writing, and acting.)
Parent/Guardian Contact Info
(We will copy you on all messages sent out to the class as a whole).
Parent/Guardian Name *
Parent/Guardian E-mail *
Parent/Guardian Cell Phone *
Parent/Guardian mailing address *
(please include full address and zip code)
Contact info for a second parent guardian you would like us to send info to:
(Please include full name, e-mail & phone number).
Class Agreements
(Please go over these with your student).
We understand that it is important for parents/guardians & students to clearly communicate ahead of time with the instructors about days they cannot attend so that production of the films are not disrupted. *
We understand that the class will include students viewing and being a part of creating content that would fall into the "PG-13" category. This may include themes about relationships, sexuality, gender identity, familial relationships, mental health challenges, substance use, and other possibly sensitive topics. *
Program Cost & Scholarships
Suggested family contribution:  $350 - $700/student

Scholarships are available, no student will be refused for financial reasons. There is no complicated paperwork for the scholarship, just let us know what your need is and it will be covered.
Our family contribution for our student will be: *
What scholarship amount are you requesting for your student?
(The expectation is that you will cover the difference between the scholarship amount and the $350 student minimum suggested cost. If your situation changes between now and the start of the class please let us know and we can adjust the scholarship amount as needed).
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Families will be contacted by PAC 8 regarding payment beginning in late April/early May). 
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