The Lighthouse Initiative
Summer Film Camp
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Summer Film Programs
Learn Filmmaking
Filmmaking,
For all.
Democratizing the art of moviemaking for youth globally. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit by students, for students.
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A large movement to empower student filmmakers
A large initiative
The Lighthouse Initiative has grown to a vast amount of initiatives — all incredibly impactful in democratizing filmmaking education for students.
A global initiative
to our festival
Free Filmmaking Courses
A complete masterclass taught by award-winning student filmmakers. Subjects covered:
Storyboarding & pre-production
Video production & filming
Professional editing in software
Student World Impact
Film Festival (SWIFF)
The premier student film festival attracting submissions from 2,500+ aspiring filmmakers in 110+ countries each year.
Educational Kid's Book
A child-friendly book featuring Beanie, a bunny who takes readers on an adventure to learn filmmaking fundamentals.
An inspirational podcast featuring accomplished student filmmakers who share their unique stories.
Want to help democratize filmmaking for all?
Democratizing the art of filmmaking
for students all across the world.