PRESCOTT, AZ YOUTH FILM PROGRAM

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!!!

CLASSES FRIDAYS 4p-7pm Jan. 9th -May 22nd 2026 at our NEW STUDIO LOCATION – 126 N Marina St., in downtown Prescott (Behind Natural History Institute)

Welcome to Season 2 of the Youth Film Program! This isn’t just another after-school activity – it’s your launchpad into the professional world of filmmaking. Over five intensive months, young creators ages 10 -17 will master industry-standard techniques, develop entrepreneurial skills, and create portfolio-worthy films that showcase their unique voices and talents.

PROGRAM SPACE IS LIMITED. FIRST COME. FIRST SERVED.

Got Questions or want to sponsor our program?

Email: YFP@parallelmediastudio.com or Call: 928-295-3030

MEET OUR FIRST YOUTH FILMMAKERS!

WELCOME TO THE PROGRAM!

Our program mimics the processes and goals of a real-world media studio. Meaning, our every student leaves with real-world skills and the confidence to create film and videos, no matter what career path they choose. From operating professional cameras to pitching ideas like industry pros, students will experience every aspect of the filmmaking process in a fun, challenging, and supportive environment. The next season goes from Jan. 9th – May 27th 2026!

SEASON SCHEDULE

Hands-on training with professional film cameras and equipment starts DAY 1! Students will master the fundamentals of cinematography, lighting, and sound by shooting practice scenes that get them comfortable behind the camera. While learning the technical basics, students will brainstorm ideas for their project pitch and develop their unique content strategy. This is your time to get comfortable with the studio space, and brainstorm your film idea.

PITCH WEEK: Present your film idea to the studio.

Projects get the GREEN LIGHT! Films come to life on paper, first. Students assemble their production teams and step into leadership roles in script development, storyboarding, costume and set design, and project planning. This phase teaches you to collect and manage your resources like real studio creatives. Students build the foundation for their upcoming shooting schedule.
WE EXPECT TO GREENLIGHT 5-7 FILMS

Lights, camera, ACTION! Students get training in various crew roles, and begin filming their movies. You’ll direct your teams and manage real on-set operations, learn the art of cinematography, lighting setups, and sound recording. We will be filming at the studio using equipment like green screens and motion capture technology. Productions will be scheduled in the studio, and locations around Prescott.

Students lead editing teams using the same industry-standard software the pros use daily, creating compelling sound design, using and producing professional music tracks, and mastering audio post-production techniques. Our studio will give you access to of 15,000 visual effects elements to help you create whatever you can imagine! Our advanced students will have access to the latest AI filmmaking tech, and will help all our production teams take their vision to the net level.!

Students will add the final touches to their films, doing sound mixing, fine editing, re-shoots, and creating marketing material for their films, like posters and trailers! This will be the time to market your film to the local community while you get your project ready for the big screen premiere!

The Program culminates in a Red Carpet Premiere event. Filmmakers and attendees dress up to walk the red carpet for photos and media interviews. The screening will showcase all the student projects, behind the scenes interviews, and filmmaker awards!

A new program where students will have the opportunity to dive into advanced filmmaking techniques like virtual production, 3D animation, and AI. Summer Program Schedule TBD June 2026.

SUPPORTERS & SPONSORS

EVENTS & MEDIA

The goal of the Youth Film Program is to put our students’ films front and center. That includes hosting events where young filmmakers will premiere their films to their local communities, to helping their films enter film festivals around the country, and find future internship and work opportunities. We’ve been proud to have four films already screened at the Prescott Film Festival, and we expect the word to spread.

STUDENT FILMS

CONTACT US

Find out how to get involved!

Questions? Internship Inquiries? Sponsorship Opportunities? Email: YFP@parallelmediastudio.com or Call: 928-295-3030