Coming to:
Atlanta – Boston – Chicago –
Los Angeles + cities Nationwide!

New: Application now open to Seattle educators through May 25!

Fresh Films will open up to 4 new Fresh Films Academies in each of the metro areas of Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Seattle and a selection of other locations around the country in September and October 2021.

Apply now to have your school or organization chosen as a host location!

Let Fresh Films deliver project-based film instruction equipment, and curriculum at no cost to your school or organization.

Your students will:

• Create short films, documentaries, music videos and more
• Learn the production and technical skills needed to produce their own content
• Interact and learn from film industry experts
• Meet weekly to create and develop a community with each other
• Collaborate with young filmmakers from across the country
• Gain exposure to career pathways in film and media within the $771B entertainment industry
• Increase essential skills in communication, time management, leadership and collaboration

What’s in it for you/your organization/your students?

• Free film equipment is provided: Camera, lights, sound & editing software
• Fun and educational project-based activities where students produce themed film projects
• Expert weekly instruction both in-person and virtual
• Adaptable and consistent after-school activities: works for in-person, remote, hybrid, blended, etc and keeps working as scheduled adjust
• Set time: Programs take place from 4-6:30 p.m. on Thursdays

What’s required of you/your organization?

• Space for the program and students to learn
• A program supervisor/facilitator who is available each week to take attendance, connect with the content expert, communicate with Fresh Films, etc. Approximate commitment: 2.5-3 hours/week
• A minimum of 12 students in 8th – 12th grades for weekly participation
  No prior film experience is necessary
  **Ideally students would participate all year long; however projects are broken into 4-6 week sessions so students may be able to join as the program progresses based on available space.

Apply at the link below to bring a Fresh Films Academy to your school or organization.

Early applications due March 1. Late Applications are due April 15, and the final application deadline is May 1 for select cities (Seattle deadline is May 25). Selections will be made on a rolling basis starting April 1. Selections are based on answers in the application.

Questions? Contact Deborah Kraft, Director of Outreach and Engagement, at deborahkraft@freshfilms.org.

DOES YOUR SCHOOL HAVE AN AWESOME VOLUNTEER PROJECT?

Enter the Allstate Foundation Volunteer Spotlight for a chance to have the spotlight shined on your school, your students and their volunteer spirit – and receive a $2500 grant to continue your efforts!

Tech Grant Video Essay Challenge

Submit a short video incorporating you and your students explaining how you use technology to connect with each other and/or to the rest of the world, and how you would use the $500 tech grant to enhance your efforts! We are excited to hear from all of you on why connecting through technology is important. Get creative!

VIDEOS MUST BE 3 MINUTES OR LESS!