06/10/2026
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ART26201 TO HOST 11TH ANNUAL YOUNG FILMMAKERS CAMP AUGUST 10-14, 2026
ART26201, with assistance from West Virginia Wesleyan College, will host the 11th Annual YOUNG FILMMAKERS CAMP at LASCAUX Micro-Theater in Buckhannon, West Virginia. The five-day workshop will guide students through writing, shooting, and editing a short film. Led by instructors Andrew Carroll, Jon Benjamin, Will Stout, Jess Johnson, and Bryce O’Loughlin, all students will learn the essentials of sharing a compelling story, screenwriting, videography, and editing while working in a collaborative environment. Additionally, students will be introduced to the vocabulary of filmmaking so that they can communicate about their work with others. At the end of the week, we will hold a screening of student-produced films so students can celebrate their accomplishments with their friends and families.
Please contact [email protected] to reserve your student’s seat, and be sure to include your student’s T-shirt size when signing up for camp!
Snacks and bottled water will be provided; however, students will be asked to bring lunch daily.
Location: LASCAUX Micro-Theater
Traders Alley
Buckhannon, WV 26201
Time: 9AM - 4PM Daily
Age: 12+
Fee: $150
CAMP FACULTY:
ANDREW CARROLL is Chair of the English Department at Elkins High School, where he teaches Journalism, Digital Media, and AP English Language and Composition. He is an expert at using narrative nonfiction storytelling to teach students critical thinking and writing skills. Outside of the classroom, Andrew has spent the past decade documenting old-time music and square dance across West Virginia.
JON BENJAMIN received a Master of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design from the Rochester Institute of Technology and has been a professional graphic designer for over 20 years. He has created several short documentaries and promotional films. Jon is Associate Professor of Graphic Design at West Virginia Wesleyan College. In addition to a number of art and graphic design classes, Jon teaches Video Production.
WILL STOUT is an actor and teacher originally from Elkins, West Virginia. He earned his BFA in Acting from West Virginia University, where he developed a strong foundation in performance before relocating to New York City to pursue acting professionally.
Will’s work quickly focused on television and film, and he has since appeared in a range of acclaimed productions, a few of which including Blue Bloods, Marvel’s Daredevil, Partner Track, and The Better Sister.
In addition to his acting career, Will is a dedicated educator and coach. He works with both emerging and professional actors, offering guidance on everything from audition technique to on-set performance. With a passion for storytelling and a keen eye for the technical demands of screen work, Will helps actors build confidence, clarity, and craft in front of the camera.
JESS JOHNSON grew up in Summersville, WV, and now resides in Elkins. Jess has a passion for working with young people and enjoys mentoring them as well as fostering their creativity. Jess led a teen program at Elkins-Randolph Public Library prior to the pandemic and anxiously awaits being a part of Young Filmmakers Camp every year.
BRYCE O'LOUGHLIN is a media producer and performer from Buckhannon. He graduated from Tulane University with a degree in film studies and digital media production. Bryce has worked on large and small films and as an anchor/reporter for a WV news station.
About ART26201:
ART26201 is a non-profit organization whose mission is to “celebrate and promote the creative and inspirational opportunities in the Buckhannon community.” For more information about ART26201 projects, and for ways to provide financial or volunteer support, email [email protected].
ART26201
29 East Main Street, Suite 4
Buckhannon, WV 26201
[email protected]
