Maysles Teen Documentary Maker Program

The Teen DocMakers Lab (TDM) is a free award-winning, year-round, after school and summer intensive film program where high school students work in small teams to make a short documentary. TDM’s curriculum is founded in the cinematic tradition of the Maysles brothers, direct cinema/cinema verité, and encourages exploration of new approaches to filmmaking grounded in the innovative films/makers of today. They are looking for youth who have a story to tell, and want to make films about subjects important to them. 

ADDITIONAL PERKS

• Compensation for subway travel
• Student Membership to MDC, with free access to all public screenings
• Field trips and networking opportunities
• Food provided at every class

TDM’s curriculum covers the documentary filmmaking process from start to finish. Working in small peer groups, you will learn how to operate a camera, lighting, audio equipment and state-of the-art editing software. The curriculum covers the process from concept to shooting: shot lists, story-boards, shooting scripts, visual composition, directing and editing. 

 WHAT IS THE AGE REQUIREMENT? Students ages 13-18.

 ARE THERE ANY GEOGRAPHICAL REQUIREMENTS? Everyone is welcome to apply; however, preference is given to students from Upper Manhattan, Harlem, and the Bronx.

For additional questions contact: [email protected] with “attn: TDM” in the subject line

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