Digital Media Classes
for Youth (Ages 11-18)
Bring your creative ideas to life! Learn from professional filmmakers and audio producers as you develop storytelling skills in filmmaking and video production. Gain hands-on experience while creating stories that matter and connecting with peers who share your passion for digital media.
Fall Applications NOW OPEN!
Classes start September 14.
Our Programs
Intro to Filmmaking (ages 11 - 18)
HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE FOR BEGINNERS
Intro to Filmmaking is a fun-filled and educational program in which youth ages 11-18 learn the basics of narrative film production, including roles on set, workflow, and collaboration. Youth will work in groups to build collaboration and teamwork skills, while exploring their unique creative voice.
Youth will create a final product based on a script written by a California middle schooler from the Latino Film Institute's Youth Cinema Project's screenwriting program to showcase at the end of the program. BAYCAT Intro students have worked with YCP scripts since 2024.
Fall Applications are now CLOSED - Class Full.
Advanced Filmmaking (ages 14 - 18)
FALL 2026: OPEN LAB
Open Lab is a learning opportunity for youth to pursue an original media arts project. Youth will go through the necessary steps to define individual projects from idea to final product with the support of instructors, workshops, whole group and individual check ins, and tools and resources at BAYCAT. Youth who apply must complete a project proposal to be considered.
You must have completed at least one program at BAYCAT, your school, or another institution, or have equivalent experience to qualify.
Fall 2026 Applications are now OPEN.
Summer Media Production
During this one-week immersive summer camp, youth ages 11-18 engage in hands-on activities to explore how various media arts converge in the art of filmmaking. Participants practice life-long skills of collaboration and creativity while utilizing state-of-the-art equipment and software to develop experience in photography, acting + directing, sound design and editing.
