FC Academy Filmmaking

FC Academy Filmmaking FC Academy is a filmmaking program that teaches students in Grades k-12 how to make short films.

Join FC Academy this summer in Brewster, MA for a hands-on filmmaking class where students ages 10–14 will create their ...
05/28/2026

Join FC Academy this summer in Brewster, MA for a hands-on filmmaking class where students ages 10–14 will create their own short film from start to finish. 🎥✨

📅 July 20–24
📍 Brewster, MA
👥 Ages 10–14

Throughout the week, students will learn the fundamentals of filmmaking while collaborating as a team to bring their ideas to life on screen.

Students will explore:
🎬 Storytelling & scriptwriting
📹 Camera & filming techniques
🎭 Acting & improvisation
✂️ Editing & creative collaboration

A fun, supportive, and creative environment for young storytellers to learn by doing and build confidence through filmmaking. 🌟

🎟️ Registration is open now!

👉 More information at the link in our bio.

🎬☀️ Summer Filmmaking in Exeter, NH!This summer, FC Academy is heading to The Word Barn for a week-long filmmaking exper...
05/21/2026

🎬☀️ Summer Filmmaking in Exeter, NH!

This summer, FC Academy is heading to The Word Barn for a week-long filmmaking experience designed for middle school students ages 10–14. 🎥✨
📅 July 27–31
📍 Exeter, NH
👥 Ages 10–14

Students will work together to create their own short film while learning the fundamentals of filmmaking, including:
🎬 Storytelling & scriptwriting
📹 Camera techniques
🎭 Acting & improvisation
✂️ Editing & collaboration

Whether your child already loves filmmaking or is just getting started, this class is a fun and creative way to build confidence, make new friends, and bring stories to life on screen.

🎟️ Registration is open now!

👉 More info at the link in our bio.

Get ready for a summer full of creativity, storytelling, filmmaking, and animation! 🌟This year, FC Academy is offering c...
05/19/2026

Get ready for a summer full of creativity, storytelling, filmmaking, and animation! 🌟

This year, FC Academy is offering classes across New England and the East Coast, including:
📍 Medway
📍 Stow
📍 Melrose
📍 Andover
📍 Lexington
📍 Brewster
📍 Portsmouth
📍 Woburn
📍 Suncook
📍 Hingham
📍 Newton

From filmmaking to stop-motion animation, our hands-on classes give students the chance to learn storytelling, camera work, directing, animation, collaboration, and more — all while creating their own original films. 🎥✨

We offer classes for a variety of age groups, including:
👧 Ages 8–12
🎬 Ages 8–14
🌟 Ages 10–14
🎥 14+ classes for older students

Whether your child is brand new to filmmaking or already loves creating videos, there’s something for everyone this summer.

🎟️ Registration is now open!

👉 Find all class details at the link in our bio. https://filmmakerscollab.org/fc-academy

05/14/2026

We’re so excited to share Jim and the Bread, a short film created by FC Academy students during our February Break session last year — and even more excited that it will be featured today as part of the Play@TED event in New York City! 🌟

We are incredibly proud of our young filmmakers and all the creativity, imagination, and teamwork that went into making this film. 💛🎥

The event will feature talks and presentations centered around the importance of play and creativity, alongside inspiring student work from young creators.

⏰ Tune into the livestream today at 11AM EST!

👉 https://www.youtube.com/live/DqB-S0PNE6g

We’re thrilled to share that Jim and the Bread, a film created by three FC Academy students during our February Break se...
05/12/2026

We’re thrilled to share that Jim and the Bread, a film created by three FC Academy students during our February Break session last year, will be featured as part of an upcoming Play@TED event in New York City this Thursday!

The event will include TED Talks from youth and educators centered around the importance of play and creativity, alongside a curated selection of fun and inspiring videos.

We are so proud to see our students’ creativity being showcased as part of such an exciting event. 💛

📅 Thursday, May 14
⏰ 11AM EST

The event will also be livestreamed via YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/live/DqB-S0PNE6g

Congratulations to our young filmmakers! 👏

This summer, join us in Portsmouth, NH for an exciting week-long Filmmaking Camp for ages 10–14! 🎥🌟 This hands-on camp ...
05/07/2026

This summer, join us in Portsmouth, NH for an exciting week-long Filmmaking Camp for ages 10–14! 🎥🌟

This hands-on camp gives students the chance to create their own short film from start to finish while learning professional filmmaking techniques in a fun and collaborative environment.

📍 Portsmouth Community Campus
📅 July 20–24
⏰ 9AM–3PM

Students will explore:
🎬 Scriptwriting
🖍️ Storyboard sketching
🎭 Improvisation
💻 Editing with Adobe Premiere
📹 Camera skills

Working together as a team, campers will write, shoot, and edit an original film using professional equipment provided by FC Academy. ✨

🎟️ Plus — all student projects are eligible for submission to the Boston International Kids Film Festival 2026, and each student receives a free all-access festival pass!

👉 Registration & details: PortsmouthNH.gov/recreation

🎬✨ What will your child learn at FC Academy?One of the many filmmaking techniques we teach our students is how to use ca...
05/05/2026

🎬✨ What will your child learn at FC Academy?

One of the many filmmaking techniques we teach our students is how to use camera angles to tell a story visually. 🎥💡

⬆️ High angle shots (camera above the subject) can make a character look small, vulnerable, or nervous.

⬇️ Low angle shots (camera below the subject) can make a character appear powerful, confident, or larger than life.

These are the same storytelling techniques used in major films like The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, where Gandalf is often filmed from a low angle to make him feel strong and iconic. ✨

At FC Academy, students don’t just learn how to use a camera — they learn how filmmakers use visual language to create emotion, mood, and meaning on screen. 🎬

🎬✨ April Break Filmmaking in Melrose! Last week at Hunt’s Photo & Video in Melrose, our April Break filmmaking class was...
04/29/2026

🎬✨ April Break Filmmaking in Melrose! 

Last week at Hunt’s Photo & Video in Melrose, our April Break filmmaking class was full of creativity, collaboration… and an amazing group of young female filmmakers 💛🎥

We love seeing girls take the lead in filmmaking and storytelling, supporting each other and creating something they’re proud of. 👏✨

Swipe to see some of our favorite moments from the week!

🎬✨ Stop-Motion Magic at 826 Boston! Last week, our April Break Stop-Motion Animation class brought so many creative ide...
04/27/2026

🎬✨ Stop-Motion Magic at 826 Boston!

Last week, our April Break Stop-Motion Animation class brought so many creative ideas to life — one frame at a time! 🎥🧩

From building characters and designing sets to capturing each tiny movement, students dove into the world of animation and created their own short films using hands-on techniques.

Swipe to check out some of our favorite moments behind the scenes!

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