REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER 2025 IS NOW OPEN!

If you’re interested in making the most out of your summer, register soon. Space is limited!

The Filmmaking & Media Production Exploration Academy offers students the opportunity to learn about many of the different jobs available in creating content for film, television, and streaming – including movies, web series, documentaries, commercials, social media, drama, comedy and more. Students work together in a hands-on, supportive environment under the guidance of industry experts with extensive experience working at major film studios and networks. As students are exposed to a wide variety of roles within the world of digital media, they will have the opportunity to meet Champlain alumni currently working in the film and television industries.

By the end of the Academy, students will have a greater understanding of what it means to work in film and where their passions lie within the filmmaking process – whether it be in the realm of fiction or non-fiction.

A sample of the sessions students will take include:

• Screenwriting & Pitching
• Production Management & Producing
• Directing & Assistant Directing
• Production Design & Costume Design
• Cinematography & Lighting Design
• Sound Recording & Sound Design
• Editing & Motion Graphics

This program is designed for:

• Students entering grades 10–12 and recent high school graduates (ages 15-18)
• Students who are interested in filmmaking and video content creation 
• Students who want to explore different roles in the making of film, television, and streaming content