Vision to Viral - Modern Filmmaking Intensive | High School Summer Program

Workshop Details

Dates: July 20 - 31, 2026

Time: 10 AM - 4:30 PM

Location: In-Person @ San Francisco Film School, 155 Sansome Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA

Learn to make films, create with AI, and build an audience. In 10 intensive days, high school students master traditional filmmaking, AI-powered video creation, and social media content strategy with guidance from working professionals. No experience required. Leave with a finished film, a social media content package, and a creative identity ready for the world.

• Master the complete filmmaking process from concept through production and post-production
• Create AI-generated short films using professional text-to-image and text-to-video tools
• Develop technical proficiency in cinematography, lighting, sound, and editing with Adobe Premiere Pro
• Build social media content optimized for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts
• Shoot on location in San Francisco with professional DSLR cameras, lighting, and audio equipment
• Use AI tools including Midjourney, Higgsfield, and Claude to expand your creative possibilities
• Define your personal creative brand and build a Creator Identity Sheet
• Present your finished work at a professional showcase for family and guests

• High school students (ages 16 - 18) curious about filmmaking, content creation, or visual storytelling
• Aspiring filmmakers who want hands-on experience with real production equipment
• Students building portfolios for college applications in film, media, communications, or the arts
• Social media creators who want to level up from phone videos to professional-quality content
• Anyone fascinated by AI creativity who wants to learn how to direct AI filmmaking tools with intention
• Teens who love movies, YouTube, or TikTok and want to understand how great content is actually made

• No prior experience required. Absolute beginners welcome.
• Immediate, tangible results: portfolio-ready work in 10 days.
• Future-proof skills: AI filmmaking fluency alongside traditional craft.
• Boosts college applications and creative portfolios.
• Safe, supervised, professional learning environment in downtown San Francisco.
• Culminates in a family-friendly showcase event on the final day.

• 60 hours of professional instruction from specialist working filmmakers, AI creators, and content strategists
• All software licenses: Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, Premiere Rush, Photoshop, After Effects), Higgsfield AI, and Midjourney
• Access to professional production equipment: DSLR cameras, lenses, tripods, lighting kits, shotgun microphones, and audio recorders
• Supervised on-location shoots in San Francisco's Financial District
• Boxed lunch provided every day
• Certificate of Completion
• Final showcase event for family and guests
• All project files delivered via Google Drive

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