CINECAMP ATL
MISSION: Peter Parker was once told, “with great power comes great responsibility.” At Atlanta Film Society’s CineCamp ATL, we have the great power to connect, educate, and engage the youth to cultivate an interest in filmmaking for the aspiring filmmakers of today and tomorrow. It’s our honor to be responsible for inspiring, nurturing, and mentoring our students in the ever-growing world of filmmaking on a community-focused level.
SUMMARY: CineCamp ATL is back for 2026! This program, from July 13th - 24th, is designed to cultivate an interest in filmmaking from pre- to post production through hands-on youth education for rising 9th-12th graders. By the end of the 2-week program, students will have worked in teams to complete one short film per team that will screen at the conclusion of the program.
PROJECT OVERVIEW: As filmmaking is a team sport, the students will break into small groups, and with guided instruction and collaboration, complete a 1-5 minute film. The students will learn each phase of production, as well as the different roles and duties of each crew member. The completed films will be screened at the historic Plaza Theatre at the conclusion of the two-week program.
Each day of camp will be held at the Atlanta Film Society’s offices at Georgia State University from 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM with lunch 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM. Lunch will be provided.
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The first three days of camp are dedicated to the development of each group’s scripts, as well as pre-production to help prepare for filming. This includes learning the three-act story structure, brainstorming story ideas, writing the scripts, sketching out plans through storyboards, creating a list of shots, and breaking down the script to determine what things are needed, such as props, locations, costumes, etc. This section of camp consists of instruction time, and then time for the students to work in their groups.
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The second portion of camp starts on Thursday of Week One. Students will have one day of instruction on set safety; how to set up, operate, and break down cameras, tripods and lighting; and how to get their desired shots. They will start getting hands-on training to prepare them for Friday-Tuesday, when they will be actively filming. Students will have picked out different locations on Georgia State's campus, including computer labs, offices, libraries, parks, common areas, etc., where they will film their scripts.
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Beginning on Wednesday of Week Two, students will learn Adobe Premiere Pro, the industry-standard editing software, sound design, color correction, and how to use editing to tell their stories. This includes a short instruction period, followed by hands-on learning.
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Lastly, students will have a special screening of their completed films at the historic Plaza Theatre on Sunday, July 26th. A red carpet will be provided for photos of the students, friends, and family. Each film will be shown, followed by a Q&A with each group to talk about their process of filming, obstacles they faced, lessons they learned, and what led them to the story they chose to tell.
AGES: Rising 9th - 12th graders
PROGRAM SIZE: 20 students
EARLY BIRD PRICE | DEC 13 - APR 3: $500
REGULAR PRICE | APR 4 - JUL 3: $575
LATE PRICE | JUL 4 - JUL 13: $650
Scholarships Available
ATLFS offers five scholarships for the CineCamp ATL program. Scholarships cover 100% of the cost of registration. Please note that anyone in financial need may apply for the scholarship.
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June 15th -Scholarship Notification Date
June 22nd - Cancellation Deadline (last day to cancel with a full refund)
June 29th Registration Deadline (or until slots are filled)
June 29th - Cancellation Deadline (last day to cancel with a 50% refund)
July 13th - July 24th - Session Dates - Students will attend Monday through Friday, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm (Lunch 12 pm - 1 pm)
July 26th - CineCamp ATL Film Fest
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Classroom Space - Atlanta Film Society Offices @ Georgia State University
CineCamp ATL Film Fest - TBD
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My child has no prior experience. Is this camp for them? Yes. Prior experience is not needed.
What supplies does my child need to come prepared with? All necessary supplies will be provided.
How hands-on is the camp? This camp is completely hands-on. Each group will be working together to develop, film, and edit a short film.
How can my child stay involved with the local film community after the completion of CineCamp ATL? Visit the Atlanta Film Society Education page for other year-round events and programs at: atlantafilmsociety.org/classes-workshops
Will transportation be provided? No. Drop-offs at 9:30 am and Pick-ups at 3:30 pm.
Will lunch be provided? Yes.
What is your cancellation policy? You have the option to cancel and get a full refund until June 22nd without penalty. You have the option to cancel and get a 50% refund until June 29th. No refunds will be offered after June 29th.
What are your health & safety policies? For the most up-to-date information, visit our website at: atlantafilmsociety.org/covid19-guidelines.
For any additional questions regarding CineCamp ATL, please email us at cinecamp-atl@atlantafilmsociety.org
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Testimonials
“I wanted to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to the Atlanta Film Society and CineCamp ATL for helping launch Skye’s filmmaking journey. Her experience serving as Creative Director for The Muse, in the 2025 camp, sparked a passion for storytelling and gave her the confidence to pursue opportunities she might never have imagined. Thanks to your continued support and for sharing the Future Filmmakers National Cohort opportunity, I am thrilled to share that yesterday, Skye learned she was selected as one of only six students nationwide! What an incredible full-circle moment! An opportunity that began with CineCamp ATL has now opened the door to a national filmmaking experience. I hope this news serves as encouragement and a reminder of the lasting impact your programs, mentorship, and commitment to young creatives have on their futures. Thank you for seeing the potential in young storytellers like Skye and helping them find their voices. We are truly grateful!” ~ LaSha’ Herring (Mother of Skye Herring)
"It was a great learning experience for my son and the instructors were all patient and kind." ~ Millicent Campbell (Mother of Sol Campbell)
"My son was able to get hands-on experience working on a film. It was a great experience for my son." ~ Jennifer Hammond (Mother of Micah J. Gary)
"My nephew Ben looked forward to going every day. He found it challenging (in a good way) to be with students 3+ years older than him and with experience - as he had none - and learned so much. He really enjoyed the one-on-one with instructors, especially Charlie Fisk. He now has a vision of going to film school and a career in editing. Charlie Fisk and Melissa Simpson were two he mentioned a lot [instructors]. Good overview of the overall process of making a film." ~ Cindy Abel (Aunt of Ben Garretson)
“It’s so worth it. It definitely solidified, for me, the fact that I want to pursue a career in the film industry. I found out that directing is probably a good fit for me. I got to work with people my age on a project I know we’re all proud of. It makes me feel like my dreams are actually possible to achieve, and I’m absolutely coming back next year.” ~ Maryn Porter (2025 Camper)
“My daughter Maryn is majoring in film, so when I heard about CineCamp, I admittedly thought it would be a good idea to sign her up to ‘test’ if she would really like a career in film. I’m soooo happy we did - I cannot express to you and your staff just how giddy Maryn was EVERY DAY she came home from CineCamp. I’ve never seen her so excited and happy about anything like this before, except for a few good days at gymnastics practice, and she really loved taking gymnastics. I hear about her day the whole way home, and she can’t wait to come home and work on her project for hours on end if needed. Thank you all for putting this camp together; it was well worth the expense.” ~ Nichelle “Nikki” Porter (Mother of Maryn)
