WCA-TV is excited to welcome back our Youth Film Workshop, a hands-on summer program designed for aspiring filmmakers, actors, and content creators!

This two-week workshop is completely free thanks to generous support from the Watertown Cultural Council, with additional support from the Mass Cultural Council.

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Program Overview

Participants will learn the building blocks of video production while creating their own original projects. Whether it’s a short film, talk show, or variety program, students will gain real-world experience using professional equipment and techniques.

Each session focuses on a key area of production, including:

• Pre-production (planning and storytelling)
• Camera operation and shot composition
• Audio and microphone techniques
• Video editing

By the end of the program, students will have collaborated on a completed production to share with the community.

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Schedule

• Dates: Weeks of July 20 and July 27, 2026
• Days: Monday – Wednesday
• Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

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Eligibility & Capacity

• Open to Watertown residents or students attending a school in Watertown
• Ages: 9–14
• Capacity: Limited to 15 students

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Final Showcase

Friends and family are invited to a special red carpet premiere during the week of August 4, where student productions will be screened on the big screen. Light refreshments will be provided.

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Registration

• Deadline: Thursday, July 17, 2026 (or until full)
• Spots are limited and expected to fill quickly

After registering, parents/guardians will receive a confirmation email along with a Talent Release Form required for participation.

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Questions?

For more information, please contact:
Victoria Weichel
Production Training & Equipment Manager
victoria@wcatv.org

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Program Support

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Watertown Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Sign up Here!