🎬 Summer Camp Giveaway!
Enroll Now → You Could Get a FREE Week of Camp
Enroll today for your chance to win:
When you enroll in NW Film Camp, you’re automatically entered to win a FREE additional week of camp (Summer 2026).
How It Works
Enroll your student in any Summer Camp session during May to enter, no extra steps are required. All students previously enrolled are automatically entered to win!
1 enrollment = 1 entry
👩🏻🎓 Siblings = multiple entries (more chances to win)
🏆 2–5 winners will be selected (based on capacity)
📅 Winners announced June 4
Summer is just around the corner! Enroll Today to save your spot in camp
We’re excited to offer Summer creator camps and filmmaker camps at multiple locations, making it easy to find a program near you. Simply select your preferred location below to view camp schedule and details. Spots fill up quickly and space is limited, so be sure to register early to secure your spot this year!
2026 Locations
MoPOP Seattle | Seattle Phinney | North Seattle | Kirkland | West Seattle
Portland | SE Portland | NW Portland | Bend | Vancouver | Boise | San Diego
Create - Share - Inspire!
“I loved seeing him step out of his shell at Creator Camp, he’s usually shy, but working alongside other kids really brought him out. Every day he came home excited to share what he made and couldn’t wait to go back.”
In just one week, your student will write, shoot, and premiere their own short film. Give your aspiring filmmaker hands-on experience that builds confidence, creativity, and real-world storytelling skills - guided by working artists, filmmakers, and educators.
What’s new in 2026
We’re thrilled to unveil exciting curriculum updates, including our brand-new Creator Camp track, EpicVerse for ages 8–11, and three newly redesigned Filmmaker Camps for ages 12–18. This year’s camps offer more creative choice, deeper collaboration, and expanded pathways for students to grow. From playful, fandom-inspired storytelling to advanced, cinematic filmmaking using industry-standard tools.
“Evelyn was identifying different types of shots as we watched a film on Day 1 of camp. She enjoyed the lessons and activities very much and would gladly attend again.”
Why choose NW Film Camp
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Campers dive into hands-on film projects, guiding their ideas from script to screen. By the end, they’ll premiere their finished films to share with friends and family—an experience they’ll never forget.
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Working in teams, campers learn to share ideas, take creative risks, and support one another. It’s a fun, encouraging environment where confidence grows and friendships form.
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Instead of just watching content, campers learn how to create it. Through storytelling, creative writing, and film production, they build real-world skills in a dynamic, hands-on setting.
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From the first day to the final premiere, campers are fully engaged, having fun, and making lasting memories. It’s the kind of experience they’ll be excited to come back to—and talk about long after summer ends.
At EpicVerse, campers turn fandom inspiration into original characters, stories, and on-screen adventures. Students write scripts, design characters, build puppets, act out scenes and produce short films that bring their imagination to life. Each week is a different project allowing student to learn new skills week after week. Spring and Summer week long day camps enrolling now!
Filmmaker Camp for ages 12–18 offers opportunities for students of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced, to explore the art of filmmaking. Participants collaborate with peers while learning how to use cameras, lighting, and other filmmaking gear to produce their own short films. The program also provides a pathway into the Teen Film Lab and internship opportunities, helping students take their skills to the next level.
At NW Film Camp, students don’t just make movies, they make friends, discover their creative voice, and take meaningful steps toward a future in film and media. We have three newly redesigned Filmmaker Camps for ages 12–18.
Digital Shorts Camp (Ages 12–17) – Now in its 11th year, this beginner-friendly camp introduces students to storytelling, directing, cinematography, and editing as they create their first short films using Canon C100 cameras and Adobe Premiere Pro & Audition. Perfect for newcomers and Creator Camp alumni ready to level up.
Director’s Cut: Narrative Filmmaking (Ages 12–17) – Focused on directing, scriptwriting, acting, and narrative storytelling, students collaborate on short films while developing professional production skills. No experience required.
Master Shot: Cinematic Filmmaking (Ages 14–18) – Our advanced, fast-paced camp for serious filmmakers. Students create a short film “proof of concept”, mastering cinematography, lighting, sound, and editing with professional cameras, lenses, and gear. Projects are portfolio-ready and can be submitted to festivals and scholarships.
“I’m so proud and excited hearing about Stephanie’s experience at camp. It’s been incredible to see her grow and level up as a director, thank you!”
Learn from the professionals
Students have the opportunity to learn cinematography and camera functions from the pros. Students will quickly become familiar with industry standard equipment and film production terminology. Narrative and Cinematic advanced film camps use Canon EOS C100 Cinema EOS Cameras.
Learn video editing with Adobe Premiere Pro
Students interesting in editing will be excited for the opportunity to learn Premiere Pro and Audition when editing our short films. This is a great opportunity aspiring filmmakers to learn more about digital media post production skills and to build student’s digital portfolio.
2026 Camp Location Info & Schedules
Considering Summer Film Camp?
Our in-person Spring and Summer Filmmaking camps are fun and creative project based programs designed to teach teamwork and collaboration. Activities range from production planning, location scouting, hands on tech and gear tutorials, introduction to industry standards, screenwriting, project management and so much more. These young media creators work in small teams to produce short films to share with their communities, and beyond!
Not ready to enroll?
Join our waitlist for discounts and updates on availability.
“My daughter participated in your film making camp for the first time, and enjoyed her week completely. She loved the experience of going outdoors, working in teams and the overall experience.”
Tuition and Fees Refund Policy - If you are forced to cancel for any reason you will receive your full purchase price as a transferable credit, good for any NW Film Camp session through 2027. Tuition is non-refundable. Location and dates subject to change.
Limited number of partial scholarships available. Please contact us for more information.
Programs rooted in Storytelling: our mission is to empower aspiring filmmakers to discover their creative voices, cultivate their cinematic skills, and foster a lifelong passion for storytelling through the art of film.
Professional level editing skill building : Students hone their editing skills and learn to use professional grade editing software such as Adobe Premiere, and Adobe Audition. Students build their digital portfolio for collage and beyond while learning the tricks of the trade.
🚀 Creator Camps for Ages 8-11 🎬 Filmmaking Camps for ages 12-18: Our mixed aged camps encourage community, mentorship and leadership building to support students
Leadership and Team Building: Students are expected to collaborate and work together in teams to produce their films. NW Film Camp teaching artists will challenge aspiring filmmakers to take on leadership positions throughout the collaborative filmmaking process.