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Join us Tuesday, December 9th at 6:30 PM PT for a virtual information session on UCLA Film & Television Emerging Filmmakers Pre-College offerings for Summer 2026!

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UCLA Emerging Filmmakers

UCLA Emerging Filmmakers offers students an unparalleled opportunity to gain hands-on experience and work closely with entertainment industry professionals to gain the skills they need to take their creative work to the next level.

 

Through immersive experiences, students learn the fundamentals of storytelling, filmmaking, and creative collaboration while working with UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television’s equipment and facilities — including production spaces, editing labs, and equipment. Each program combines practical skills with creative exploration, immersing students in the same tools and workflows used by today’s entertainment professionals.

 

As part of the program, students live in UCLA’s dorms, immersing themselves in campus life while enjoying the beauty of UCLA and the energy of Los Angeles—the entertainment capital of the world.

 

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Emerging Filmmakers Cinematography

This one-week intensive teaches talented and highly motivated participants a variety of cinematic lighting techniques through a series of lectures and hands-on exercises.

Emerging Filmmakers Digital Filmmaking

Pre-college participants are immersed in the creativity and technique of cinematic storytelling through lectures and a hands-on overview of the production process. Three weeks.

Emerging Filmmakers Media Parks

In this intensive program, participants will explore theme park history, and the evolution of the relationship between moving image media (film, television, and video games) and theme parks. Two Weeks.

Emerging Filmmakers TV Writing

The TV Writing Track immerses participants in the world of episodic television. In this program, participants write under the guidance of a TV Writing industry professional, engage in screenings, discussions, and writers’ groups, and participate in professional development workshops equipping students with the tools needed to pursue a career in the TV Writing Industry.

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