For High School Students, ages 14-18/Grades 9th-12th, curious about directing, camerawork, editing, and bringing stories to life through short film projects
FILMMAKER TRACK
Enrollment is limited to ensure a focused and supportive learning experience.
WHAT STUDENTS WILL EXPERIENCE
The Filmmaker Track immerses students in the creation and collaborative process of making short films. Students explore the roles of writer, director, cinematographer, and editor to get a comprehensive introduction to filmmaking.
Saturday, August 1st - FINAL SCREENING at the Randolph Playhouse Movie Theater.
A TYPICAL DAY AT VTFMA
Monday–Friday
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM:
Directing, camera instruction, story development, shot planning, editing concepts, and production preparation
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM:
Hands-on crew work, rehearsals, filming, editing, project collaboration, and showcase preparation.
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS
BOB COOK - Filmmaking
Bob brings 35+ years of filmmaking experience, having directed 11 feature films and produced 27 projects for film and television. A former directing instructor at the New York Film Academy, he mentors students through the full filmmaking process—from story to screen—combining real-world production expertise with a passion for teaching.
SAMUEL LaPOINTE - Filmmaking
Samuel is a Central Vermont filmmaker and educator who teaches high school students pursuing careers in Digital Media Arts. His award-winning short film, "We Could Be Nemeses" won the Made Here Film Festival Audience Award for Best Film. Sam brings both professional filmmaking experience and a passion for mentorship to the Vermont Filmmaker Academy.
TUITION: $1,000
DEPOSIT TO RESERVE A SPOT: $250
BALANCE DUE BY: June 15, 2026
VERMONT
FILMMAKER ACADEMY
LOCATION
Randolph, Vermont
DATES
July 20-31st, 2026
EMAIL: BCEntVideo@aol.com PHONE: (803) 622-3490 © 2026 Vermont Filmmaker Academy