Private 1-on-1 filmmaking mentorship for students interested in storytelling, documentary, or narrative film.
Students learn how to:
Develop story ideas
Plan their project
Film interviews or scenes
Edit their footage
Complete a short film from start to finish
Transform Your Child's Passion into Long Term Career Potential
The Young Storytellers Mentorship Program is a private, project-based filmmaking experience designed for students who are interested in storytelling, documentary, YouTube, journalism, acting, writing, or visual media.
Over the course of several weeks, students are guided through the full filmmaking process, learning how to:
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Develop a story idea
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Plan a creative project
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Conduct interviews or direct scenes
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Capture video and audio
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Edit their footage
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Complete a short film they can share with family, friends, or future programs
Students leave with a completed creative project and a deeper understanding of how to bring an idea to life through film.
MEET YOUR MENTOR
Lauren Lindberg is an award-winning documentary filmmaker with over 15 years of experience in film and television production.
As a young filmmaker, Lauren’s early films premiered in over 80 film festivals worldwide before she entered college. Her work was featured on PBS Independent Voices and Women in Film, and she received a Jefferson Award for her contributions to storytelling at a young age.
Today, Lauren directs and produces documentary films and branded content, and is currently leading the feature-length documentary Fall of the Phoenix.
This mentorship program is inspired by the private creative guidance Lauren received as a student — opportunities that helped her build a film portfolio before college and ultimately launch her career in filmmaking.
WHO THIS PROGRAM IS FOR
This program is a great fit for students who:
Love storytelling or creative projects
Enjoy YouTube, media, or visual arts
Are interested in acting, journalism, or writing
Are curious about filmmaking
Want to explore a potential career in film or media
Are building a portfolio for arts programs
Recommended for students ages 11–18.
EXPLORE OUR PROGRAMS
Spark Program
An introductory experience focused on learning the fundamentals of storytelling and completing a first short film
Storyteller Program
A guided filmmaking experience focused on developing and producing a fully realized short film from concept through post-production.
Portfolio Builder
An advanced mentorship for students building a portfolio of original films for arts programs, festivals, or creative applications.