YouthFilmProgram – parallelmediastudio.com

WELCOME TO THE YOUTH FILM PROGRAM

Located at 126 N Marina St., in downtown Prescott, Arizona (Behind Natural History Institute) Email: YFP@parallelmediastudio.com or Call: 928-295-3030

2026 FALL SESSIONS!

Beginning Sept. 4th, the Youth Film Program is launching three new classes designed to give young filmmakers in Prescott/Quad City, AZ area a real hands-on foundation in the craft, whether they’re just starting out or coming back to sharpen their skills. Offered as both an after-school program and ESA-approved homeschool classes, each course pairs professional-grade equipment with a curriculum built to grow real, transferable skills.

ESA Classes: In addition to our after school program, The Youth Film Program is proud to be a verified ESA vendor through ClassWallet, allowing Prescott-area families to use Classwallet, giving homeschool learners hands-on experience with this very exciting STEM program!

FALL PROGRAM OVERVIEW

1. CAMERA & LIGHTING WORKSHOP (3-WEEKS)

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM 4:00P-7:00P (3hrs) FRIDAYS SEPT. 4th – SEPT. 18th

NEW STUDENTS: $225

RETURNING STUDENTS: $202.50

Students will learn the most important filmmaking tool: the Camera. This course is a deep-dive on the fundamentals of cinematography, diving into exposure, lighting, camera movement, and storyboarding using professional cinema cameras, camera sliders, dollies, steadycams, and robotic systems in real-world production scenarios focusing on getting the perfect shot.

2. EDITING & INTRO TO VISUAL FX (3-WEEKS)

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM 4:00P-7:00P (3hrs) FRIDAYS SEPT. 25th – OCT. 9th

NEW STUDENTS: $225

RETURNING STUDENTS: $202.50

Step into post-production with industry-standard editing software, color correction, greenscreen compositing, AI-powered visual effects, and an intro to virtual production. Beginning students will learn the fundamentals of editing using the industry standard DaVinci Resolve suite. Returning students will dive deeper into multicam editing, object and camera tracking, and using 3D software to create jaw-dropping visual effects sequences!

3. COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION CLASS (4-WEEKS)

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM 4:00P-7:00P (3hrs) FRIDAYS OCT. 30th – NOV. 20th

NEW STUDENTS: $275

RETURNING STUDENTS: $247.50

Actors and Directors, get ready to showcase your storytelling talents in the world of commercial production! Let your creativity run wild creating actual marketing content for local and national brands. A fun and creative experience that teaches the entrepreneurial aspect of filmmaking. Whether you’re in front of the camera or behind it, this class is as close as it gets to running your own production company!

Throughout every session, students will be planning, filming, and tackling creative cinematic challenges designed to push their skills further and build real confidence behind the camera. New students get an inspiring introduction to the craft, returning students get the advanced challenge they’ve been asking for — and by the end, our young filmmakers in Prescott will have hands-on experience and standout work to show for it.

YOUTH FILM PROGRAM FILM SHOWCASES

Introducing the YFP Filmmaking Merit Badges

EXPLORE AN INTERACTIVE PREVIEW OF THE YFP SKILL TREE

The Youth Film Program is launching a new way for students to track their growth as filmmakers: a Filmmaking Merit Badge system, built as an interactive skill tree spanning every corner of the craft — Directing, Cinematography, Grip & Lighting, Editing & Sound, Acting, Writing, Producing, Animation, and Digital Media, plus specialty labs in areas like 3D & VFX, Music, and Immersive/360.

Each badge marks a real skill or achievement — from running your first take in the director’s chair to mixing a finished film’s final soundtrack — and shows students exactly what they’ve mastered and what’s next on their filmmaking journey. It’s designed to be exploratory, not a checklist: there’s no single “right” path through the tree, and students are encouraged to earn badges in whatever order fits their interests.

YOUTH FILM PROGRAM 2026 FILM sEASON (jAN-mAY) RECAP

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

From community organizations, to family foundations, private donors, and businesses and brands, the Youth Film Program’s mission is being supported by people to recognize and appreciate the impact our program has on the Quad City community and the future of film and media in the USA. Across our numerous screening events, social media reach, and printed materials, the YFP gives new opportunities for sponsors to find a new audience by sponsoring and donating to this amazing community project.