Learn How to Make a Documentary Film
For aspiring filmmakers who want to learn about non-fiction storytelling, NYFA offers a selection of documentary filmmaking programs for teens. In these hands-on programs, students aged 14-17 learn how to make their own non-fiction films, and develop introductory skills and techniques in non-fiction storytelling, producing, directing, camera, lighting, production sound, and editing. NYFA currently offers in-person, on-campus summer documentary filmmaking camps and online workshops held during the academic year.
Documentary Filmmaking Summer
Camp: Level I
In our level one documentary filmmaking camp, students learn by doing, building essential technical and creative skills.
This three-week camp is designed for teens with a passion and interest in non-fiction storytelling. Students receive hands-on training, and no experience in documentary filmmaking is required. The in-person camp is a full-time program held during the summer. While some of our teen programs offer level-two programs, our documentary filmmaking camps are currently available as level one programs only.
