Teen Summer Filmmaking Workshop Ages 13-17 (Two weeks)
July 21 @ 9:30 am - August 1 @ 4:00 pm
Two week Teen Summer Filmmaking Workshop at Docs In Progress
In this one week fun and educational filmmaking workshop for ages 13-17 participants work in small teams to plan, shoot, and edit short documentary videos filmed in and around downtown Silver Spring, Maryland. Meets in person.
Participants will be provided access to and training with video cameras and editing equipment. Final projects will be shown in a mini-festival for family and friends on the last day of the workshop, videos will be uploaded to YouTube, and may also be featured at the Community Stories Film Festival 2026. The program takes place from 9:30 am – 4:00 pm each weekday.
We have a refrigerator for participants to store their lunches. We will also provide water and nut-free snacks. The workshop is capped at 10 students.
LOCATION: Docs In Progress
8560 2nd Ave Suite 113, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Docs In Progress is located on the ground level of the Alexander House. The entrance of Docs In Progress is on Apple Ave. Parking garage, walking distance: Cameron Street Garage. Metro Station Red Line: Silver Spring (walking distance 5-7 minutes).
TEACHING ARTIST: Phillip Le’sean Bouknight
Phil is originally from Long Island, New York and holds an MFA in Film and Media Arts from American University. His love for 80s tv and science fiction influenced his passion for storytelling at a young age. Although writing visible characters on screen is impactful, the power to change culture lies behind the camera, which led Phil to study Film and Documentary production at American University. Phil’s desire for the future is to tell compelling, impactful stories where all cultures and walks of life can be seen and heard. His most recent short documentary, “East of the River”, is making festival rounds and just won best short documentary at the DC Independent Film Festival and at the Bethesda Film Fest 2023.
Phil is an experienced educator. He is a teaching artist for Docs In Progress’ intergenerational Village Reels program. He has also led after-school video production programs for Teens at Action Youth Media.
DATES:
July 21 – July 25 (Monday – Friday, from 9:30 am – 4:00 pm)
R EFUND POLICY:
If your circumstances change and you must withdraw from a class after registering, please be aware of our refund policy:
Withdrawal 20 or more calendar days before the first day of a program: 75% refund
Withdrawal 11-19 calendar days before the first day of a program: 50% refund
Withdrawal 10 or fewer calendar days before a program: No refund
“Mojmala Books , Records and Cool Things” was one of the short documentaries produced during the Summer Teen Filmmaking Workshop 2024.
Velati’s Sweet Memories was one of the short documentaries produced during the Summer Teen Filmmaking Workshop 2023.
E llsworth Dog Park was one of the short documentaries produced during the Summer Teen Filmmaking Workshop 2022.
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