This class is taught in TWELVE weekly after school sessions, beginning on September 17 from 5-8 PM and occurring weekly on Wednesdays from 5-8 PM until December 10 2025.

Applying to college can already be a daunting task, and that’s without needing to make a fully developed short film! Our instructors and the staff at Midpen Media Center are here to help you through the process!

Our College Prep program is designed for teens and young adults who have some experience making films and need guidance on the process of tackling a larger independent project, whether you’re wanting to build your portfolio or specifically make a film for your college application. Our instructors, filmmakers themselves, can help you through the entire process, from ideation, screenwriting, storyboarding, casting, shooting, editing, and promotion.

Each class, students will be given tasks to complete on their own time that they will then share with the cohort and receive personalized feedback and assistance in refining their work. Our instructor will also invite real filmmakers and other industry professionals into the class to give lectures and answer questions on specific topics, facilitating a well-rounded educational program as well as giving students valuable networking opportunities in the industry!

This is an ongoing class, and is specifically tailored, like a tutoring or personalized education program, to each students’ needs and dreams. Students can join at any time (with a prorated price at $70 per session), but we do require a commitment for the remainder of the course. If you have additional questions, please email James Snell, Education Program Manager, at [email protected].