YouthFX: Film eXperience is a 6 week summer program like no other in the Capital District, where youth ages 14-18 will learn about what it takes to make movies.

YouthFX seeks to inspire and empower youth in Albany’s South End neighborhoods through an understanding and hands-on exploration of the creative and technical aspects of digital film making. A team of experienced filmmakers and media arts educators will guide participants through the entire production process from script to screen. Focusing on visual storytelling, narrative structure, performance, camera skills and editing techniques, YouthFX will give participants a chance to express themselves by producing several digital video projects throughout the first four weeks. During the last two weeks a group of students will produce and direct a 10 minute short film which will be screened at a local movie theater. This is a great opportunity for youth in the South End to have fun during the summer, collaborate with peers, experience all the excitement of film making and perhaps take their enthusiasm and apply it to a career in film and digital media production.

For more information email youthfx@grandarts.org or call (518) 221-8343.