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About FTVDM Summer Programs

The UCLA Department of Film, Television, and Digital Media Summer Programs offer students from around the globe an unparalleled opportunity to study filmmaking at one of the most prestigious film schools in the world right in the heart of Hollywood.

 

UCLA Film & Television Summer Institute:

Here, students experience a summer of hands-on learning, whether they are filming on UCLA sound stages with state-of-the-art equipment, pitching their TV shows to industry professionals, interning with high-level entertainment companies, or capturing their vision frame-by-frame in the animation workshop. All courses are taught by UCLA Film and Television faculty who are active and accomplished in their field.

 

Department of Film, Television, and Digital Media Summer Courses:

Over the summer, students can achieve their academic goals with a variety of course topics in film, television, and digital media. All prerequisites are waived for UCLA Film, Television, and Digital Media summer courses and students earn UC credit.

Summer 2025 Film, TV and Digital Media Interest Form
Interested in exploring UCLA FTVDM this summer?
Click on the link below to get started.

Attend Our Virtual Info Sessions!

Join us for our upcoming virtual information sessions! These events will also include a live Q&A session.

 

UCLA Film & Television Summer Institute College/Professional Info Session Tuesday, April 1 @ 4:00pm PT: Register

 

Virtual Info Session Registration

Join Our Virtual Office Hours

Have questions about FTVDM Summer Programs? Join our Virtual Office Hours every Wednesday from 12-1PM PT beginning January 8th, 2025. No appointment needed!

Virtual Office Hours
Meeting ID: 963 1539 5991
Passcode: 779089

UCLA Film & Television Summer Institute

Creative Producing

College students study the role of Creative Producers and Studio Executives while engaging in entertainment industry internships. Six weeks. Session A (June 23 – August 1, 2025).

Film Production

College students and aspiring filmmakers (ages 18+) collaborate on short film projects as they learn the aesthetics, techniques and practice of filmmaking from beginning to end. Six weeks. Session A (June 23 – August 1, 2025); Session C (August 4 – September 12, 2025).

TV Writing

The TV Writing Summer Institute introduces students to writing for television in Hollywood. Six weeks. Session A In-Person (June 23 – August 1, 2025).

Traditional Animation

Students and aspiring animators learn to write and draw their own animated movies. No drawing experience required, just limitless imagination. This online track is open to college, professional, and pre-college students. Six weeks. Session A (June 23 – August 1, 2025).

Sports Media

Students study the world of sports entertainment while engaging in live-sports industry internships. Six Weeks. Session C (August 4 – September 12, 2025).

Individual Summer Sessions
Film Courses

In our summer film courses, you’ll gain an understanding of stop-motion animation and digital cinematography; get an overview of the contemporary film industry; learn about the evolution of Disney features and more. Courses offered both in-person and online and carry the same unit value as their academic-year counterpart.