MovieMaker Film Program

MovieMaker Film Program MovieMaker is a fun and informative film program aimed at empowering young filmmakers. By the second week, students begin shooting their film scenes.

Aspiring filmmakers (AGES 12-18) immerse themselves in the world of making movies with Sacred Heart University’s fun and informative summer program, MovieMaker. From writing to producing to acting to post-production, MovieMaker is a 3-week film intensive that offers a unique journey to creating an actual film. Award-winning filmmaker Jason Cicci shares his professional savvy, offering insight and

inspiration, empowering young storytellers with marketable skills for making personal and entertaining on-camera stories. MovieMaker is a fun and informative summer film program aimed at empowering young people who want to tell their personal stories through the medium of film. Guided by independent filmmakers, this 3-week course inspires its members to mine their own lives and experiences as the basis for their work. Using their fun daily writing and shooting assignments, students will create a 2-4-minute short film that will be screened at MovieMaker Night at the end of the program. The program starts with learning the fundamentals of filmmaking with daily sessions in screenwriting, directing, producing, cinematography and sound recording. During their first few days, students begin with a one-shot, no dialogue experiment, focusing on visual storytelling. Soon, after discussing themes and possible stories, they start writing their films, crafting their script using what they’ve learned to guide them. This includes the producing process, such as location scouting and casting. Once their scenes are shot, they are taught how to engage in the post-production process in their daily sessions, including how they might market their films. During the program, Guest Artists, professionals working in the film industry, will offer their expertise and guidance.

05/30/2026

MovieMaker returns to Sacred Heart University Community Theatre— a hands‑on filmmaking camp for young creatives ages 12–18 who are ready to write, shoot, act, edit, and bring their stories to life on the big screen.

From concept to final cut, students learn the full moviemaking process alongside industry‑experienced instructors, building confidence, teamwork, and real production skills in a supportive, creative environment.

A huge special thanks to A2V Media, the Schloss Family Foundation, and Program Director Jason Cicci - Entertainment Professional for making this transformative program possible.

If your young filmmaker has a story to tell, this is the place to be.
Join today and come make movies. Sign up is available at shuct.org or by clicking the link in our bio!

There are limited spaces and they're going quick. Register today. Let's Make Movies!

MovieMaker returns to The SHU Community Theatre — a hands‑on filmmaking camp for young creatives ages 12–18 who are read...
05/30/2026

MovieMaker returns to The SHU Community Theatre — a hands‑on filmmaking camp for young creatives ages 12–18 who are ready to write, shoot, act, edit, and bring their stories to life on the big screen.

From concept to final cut, students learn the full moviemaking process alongside industry‑experienced instructors, building confidence, teamwork, and real production skills in a supportive, creative environment.

A huge special thanks to A2V Media, the Schloss Family Foundation, and Program Director Jason Cicci - Entertainment Professional for making this transformative program possible.

If your young filmmaker has a story to tell, this is the place to be.
Join today and come make movies. Sign up is available at shuct.org or by clicking the link in our bio!

There are limited spaces and they're going quick. Register today. Let's Make Movies!

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

🎬 From Fairfield to film school — a conversation with MovieMaker alum Michael Scholl.Michael walked into the SHU Communi...
05/27/2026

🎬 From Fairfield to film school — a conversation with MovieMaker alum Michael Scholl.

Michael walked into the SHU Community Theatre as a young person with a curiosity for filmmaking. He's now studying cinema at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles — one of the top film programs in the country.

Find out what sparked it all. 👇

🎬 Meet the MovieMaker: Owen TelesmanickFrom the MovieMaker program to studying film at Sacred Heart University, Owen Tel...
05/04/2026

🎬 Meet the MovieMaker: Owen Telesmanick

From the MovieMaker program to studying film at Sacred Heart University, Owen Telesmanick is turning his passion into a path forward.

Even with his prior experience, Owen learned new skills that increased his confidence as a filmmaker.

Should you sign up for MovieMaker? His advice? Go for it. Whether you're curious about filmmaking or already dreaming big, MovieMaker is a place to learn, create, and grow.

Stay tuned for more stories from our incredible MovieMakers. 🎥✨

Three years so far, one more to come, and a powerful lesson learned. ✨In our "Meet the MovieMaker" series, Brenna Murphy...
05/01/2026

Three years so far, one more to come, and a powerful lesson learned. ✨

In our "Meet the MovieMaker" series, Brenna Murphy shares her journey with SHU Community Theatre's MovieMaker—a program that’s helped shape her both as a filmmaker and a collaborator.

From her first project to her most recent, Brenna discovered that great films aren’t made alone—collaboration is everything.
Through her experience, she found not only her creative voice but also her future path, inspiring her to pursue a career in communications.

🎬 Read why Brenna keeps returning to MovieMaker and what she's learned.

🎬 Lights, camera, creativity!MovieMaker is now accepting enrollment for our summer program, and we couldn’t be more exci...
03/31/2026

🎬 Lights, camera, creativity!

MovieMaker is now accepting enrollment for our summer program, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome the next generation of filmmakers.

Curious what our students create? Check out our YouTube page to watch original films made by our young directors, writers, and actors—and don’t miss our podcast, where we sit down with the filmmakers to talk about their process, inspiration, and behind-the-scenes moments.

🎥 Watch. Listen. Get inspired.

Then join us this summer and start making your own movie magic.

Spots are limited—enroll today!

Aspiring filmmakers will immerse themselves in the world of making movies with Sacred Heart University’s fun and informative summer program, MovieMaker. From writing to producing to acting to post-production, MovieMaker is a 3-week film intensive that offers a unique journey to creating an actual ...

📣🎥Just Announced/On Sale Now: Movie Maker Summer Film Program🎥📣Sacred Heart University Community Theatre is proud to ann...
02/23/2026

📣🎥Just Announced/On Sale Now: Movie Maker Summer Film Program🎥📣

Sacred Heart University Community Theatre is proud to announce 2026, our Summer Film Program sponsored by Schloss Family Foundation & A2V Media and led by award‑winning writer, producer, and educator Jason Cicci - Entertainment Professional. This immersive program offers young filmmakers the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of storytelling, directing, production, and on‑set collaboration in a supportive, hands‑on environment. Participants will work directly with Jason to develop original ideas, gain practical experience behind the camera, and build confidence as creative artists.

Whether students are exploring filmmaking for the first time or looking to deepen their skills, Movie Maker 2026 provides an inspiring and educational summer experience that celebrates imagination, teamwork, and the power of film

Sign up today, registration is open at shuct.org or click the link in our bio

Movie lovers! MovieMaker's film premiere for our 2025 movies is on Sunday, September 7th at 11AM. Red carpet, concession...
08/25/2025

Movie lovers! MovieMaker's film premiere for our 2025 movies is on Sunday, September 7th at 11AM. Red carpet, concessions, photographs and 20 MOVIES! Please join us at the beautiful Sacred Heart University Community Theatre and check out what our MovieMakers have been up to!

Look at these smiling filmmakers! We’re in the final stretch of editing 10 movies for our September premiere! ...
07/23/2025

Look at these smiling filmmakers! We’re in the final stretch of editing 10 movies for our September premiere!

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