Who
All Teens 13-19 interested in film, content creation or storytelling!
No previous experience required!
What
Hands-on FilmmakingMultiple film projects
When
Tuesday/Thursday afterschoolfrom January–May
Where
30 locations
Pick one below!
Why
Build your skillsConnect with Hollywood ProsMeet youth with similar passionsGet a paid summer internship!
Cost
FREE!
Want to work in film, TV, streaming or as a content creator? Then join the Fresh Films program starting in January to make films, work with professional equipment and meet Hollywood pros from Sony, Paramount, America’s Got Talent, Roku and more. Your film could even be on The Roku Channel!
Apply now to sharpen your skills and open doors for college and career opportunities! Plus, you can land one of our paid summer internships after the program!
I didn’t think I was capable of working in film. But after participating in the Fresh Films program, I know I can.
–Angelica Ramon, 17 years old
The Projects
You’ll work every Tuesday and Thursday with your film crew to build skills in pre-production (planning the film), technical knowledge (lights, camera, audio) and editing. When all is said and done you’ll have a portfolio of 4 projects! And have met 40+ industry professionals!
- Make a Music Video for a real band
- Develop a Documentary with Roku
- Produce a competition show with the pros from American Idol & America’s Got Talent
- Create your short film with Sony Pictures
Affiliate Locations
Find your crew! With almost 30 locations in 8 states plus virtual options—we are (hopefully) near you! All programs run Tues and Thurs afterschool. Times will be updated shortly.
Atlanta, GA Metro | Boston, MA Metro | Chicago, IL | Detroit, MI | Los Angeles, CA Metro | Minneapolis / St. Paul, MN | Pittsburgh, PA | Quad Cities Metro | San Jose, CA | San Marcos, CA | Virtual
Atlanta, GA Metro
- Drew Charter School (Atlanta)
Tuesday/Thursday 3:45PM–6PM ET - KIPP Atlanta Collegiate (Atlanta)
Tuesday/Thursday 3PM–5PM ET - Discovery High School (Lawrenceville)
Tuesday/Thursday 2:30PM–5PM ET - Meadowcreek High School (Norcross)
Tuesday/Thursday 2:30PM–5PM ET - School of the Arts @ Central Gwinnett High School (Lawrenceville)
Tuesday/Thursday 2:30PM–5PM ET - Carver STEAM High School (Atlanta)
Runs as part of Media courses
Boston, MA Metro
- Charlestown High School (Charlestown)
Tuesday/Thursday 2:45PM–5PM ET - Madison Park and O’Bryant high schools (Boston)
Tuesday/Thursday 2:30PM–5PM ET - Spanish American Center (Leominster)
Tuesday/Thursday 3PM–5PM ET - Fitchburg High School (Fitchburg)
Tuesday/Thursday 2:30PM–5PM ET
Chicago, IL
- David Speer Academy
Tuesday/Thursday 3:45PM–6PM CT - Arts in Motion
Tuesday/Thursday 3:45PM–6PM CT
Detroit, MI
- Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation
Tuesday/Thursday 4:45PM–6:45PM ET
Los Angeles, CA Metro
- Warren High School (Downey)
Tuesday/Thursday 3:45PM–6PM PT - Downey High School (Downey)
Tuesday/Thursday 3:45PM–6PM PT - Lakewood High School (Lakewood)
Tuesday/Thursday 3:45PM–5:45PM PT - Long Beach Polytechnic High School (Long Beach)
Tuesday/Thursday 3:45PM–5:45PM PT
Minneapolis / St. Paul, MN
- Best Buy Teen Tech Center @ Summit Academy (Minneapolis)
Tuesday/Thursday 4:45PM–6:45PM CT
Pittsburgh, PA
- Best Buy Teen Tech Center @ Phase 4 Learning Center
Tuesday/Thursday 3:45PM–6PM ET
Quad Cities Metro
- Davenport Central High School
Tuesday/Thursday 3:45PM–6PM CT - Rock Island High School
Tuesday/Thursday 3:30PM–6PM CT - FF Offices in Rock Island
Tuesday/Thursday 4:45PM–7PM CT
San Jose, CA
- Best Buy Teen Tech Center @ MACLA
Tuesday/Thursday 4:30PM–6:30PM PT
San Marcos, CA
- San Marcos High School
Runs as part of Media courses
And Virtual!
- Virtual East
Tuesday/Thursday 4PM–6:30PM ET - Virtual West
Tuesday/Thursday 4PM–6:30PM PT