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FC Academy Filmmaking

FC Academy is a filmmaking program that teaches students in Grades k-12 how to make short films.

10/07/2025

We had an incredible time at the Opening Night of the 2025 Lynn Film Festival, celebrating youth voices and storytelling on the big screen! 🎬

Our FC Academy students joined filmmakers from Raw Art Works to showcase their amazing short films. Seeing their stories light up the theater was truly special. 💛

A huge thank-you to the Lynn Film Festival team for spotlighting the next generation of storytellers and to everyone who came out to support these young artists!

09/30/2025

✨ 2025 Summer in Review ✨

From Lexington to Lynn, Medway to Melrose, and everywhere in between—this summer was packed with creativity, laughter, and some seriously impressive filmmaking. 🎬

Our students wrote, directed, filmed, and edited their own original stories, and we couldn’t be prouder of the incredible work they accomplished. 💡🌟

Here are some of our favorite moments from the summer classes—behind the scenes, on set, and in action!

09/04/2025

🎬 Our young filmmakers at Higher Ground Boston spent the week learning the ins and outs of movie-making—writing, filming, and editing their very own short films. The creativity and collaboration were inspiring!

Here are just a few snapshots from their time on set. 📸✨

08/25/2025

🎬 Andover wrapped up Week 7 with pure filmmaking magic!

From brainstorming wild ideas to shooting and editing their own short films, these young creators brought big energy and even bigger talent to the set.

Swipe through for behind-the-scenes moments and clips from their final projects! 🎥✨

08/19/2025

🎬✨ The countdown is ON!

Our Movies Under the Stars event is just around the corner—and you won’t want to miss it!

Join us this Monday, Aug 25 at 7PM in the Melrose Middle School Courtyard for an unforgettable evening featuring:

🎥 Student-made short films
🍕 Food trucks
🎶 Live music
🧺 A fun, family-friendly vibe under the stars

🎟 FREE to attend — just don’t forget to register

Let’s give our young filmmakers the celebration they deserve! 🌟

07/17/2025

🎬 Just a few glimpses from our latest summer class at Berwick Academy!

From camera work to on-set laughs, these young filmmakers brought the creativity all week long. Big ideas, great teamwork, and lots of fun behind the scenes!

07/15/2025

🎥 New Class Alert: Documentary Filmmaking for Ages 14+
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📍 Lexington Community Center
🗓 August 4–8 | 9AM–3PM

Ready to take your storytelling to the next level? This weeklong intensive is for teens (14+) who want to dive deep into the world of documentary film — from powerful interviews to cinematic storytelling.

Students will:
🎬 Analyze & discuss real docs
🎙 Master interview + storytelling techniques
📹 Shoot & edit their own short documentary
🎞 Collaborate with like-minded creatives
🌟 Submit their final film to BIKFF 2025 for a chance to be screened at the festival!

Perfect for students who’ve taken FC Academy classes before — and are ready to turn real stories into powerful films.

06/26/2025

🎬 Our summer classes kicked off this week!

Want to write, direct, and star in your own short film? This summer, FC Academy’s Filmmaking Classes are the place to start!

What you’ll do:
✏️ Develop your own story
🎥 Learn hands-on camera + editing skills
🎭 Team up with new friends to shoot a short film
🎉 Premiere it on the big screen at the end of the week!

📍 Locations across MA, NH & ME
🗓️ Weekly sessions | June 23 – Aug 29
👥 Ages 10–14
🎟️ Some classes are already sold out!

Grab your spot before they’re gone — link in bio or 👉 filmmakerscollab.org/fc-academy/schedule

06/10/2025

🎬 Behind the scenes at our 2025 FC Academy screening at Lowell Community Charter Public School!

We rolled out the red carpet for our young filmmakers from LCCPS, who got to see their hard work come to life on the big screen.

From script to screen, these students created their very own short films — and the whole school came out to celebrate! 💫

05/15/2025

Dream of being behind the camera? Want to write, direct, and star in your own short film? This summer, FC Academy’s Filmmaking Classes are the place to start!

🎥 For ages 10-14

📍 Offered in locations across MA, NH & ME

🗓️ Weekly sessions from June 23 – August 29, 2025

💡 What students will do:
✏️ Develop original story ideas
🎬 Learn hands-on filmmaking techniques
🎭 Work in small crews to shoot & edit a short film
🎉 Premiere their work at the end of the week!

Whether you’re a first-time filmmaker or already love creating videos, these fun and engaging classes are a chance to bring your imagination to life on screen.

🎟️ Spots fill fast—register now! Link in bio or https://filmmakerscollab.org/fc-academy/schedule/

05/12/2025

🎬🎉 Filmmaking fun during April break at Watertown Community Access!

Our young creators brought their stories to life with cameras, teamwork, and tons of creativity. Big thanks to for hosting us!

Swipe through to see the action behind the scenes 🎥✨

05/09/2025

Summer Filmmaking at Berwick Academy! 🎥

Calling all young storytellers in grades 6–rising 9th! This summer, FC Academy is bringing our hands-on filmmaking program to Berwick Academy in Berwick, Maine!
🗓️ Dates: July 7–11
🕘 Time: 9AM–3PM

🎞️ In just one week, students will:
✏️ Write their own scripts
🎬 Learn camera & editing techniques
🎭 Collaborate on short films
🎉 Premiere their finished work at the end of the week!

📍 Spots are limited, so register now and make your summer unforgettable! Link in bio

Address

6 Eastman Place
Melrose, MA
02176

Website

http://www.filmmakerscollab.org/

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