The Lighthouse Initiative
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Learn Filmmaking
Empowering the next generation of aspiring filmmakers.
An international 501(c)(3) nonprofit by students, for students. 90,000 aspiring video creators helped in 160 countries.
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The first movement to empower student filmmakers
An impactful movement
The Lighthouse Initiative is a collection of multiple programs that provides free workshops, resources, and events for student filmmakers.
A global initiative
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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 5,000+ aspiring filmmakers in 100+ countries each year.
Educational Kid's Book
A child-friendly book featuring Beanie, a bunny who takes readers on an adventure to learn about filmmaking.
An inspirational podcast featuring accomplished student filmmakers who share their unique stories.
Student Spotlight
From the Official Selections of the 2022 Student World Impact Film Festival.
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A. J. Kelly
Aarav Ramnani
Aaron Rolfe
Abbie Ridge
Abdulsamed Brahovic
Achillefs Tsoutsis
Adam Ellert
Adam Johnson
Addyson Bednar
Adem Isler
Aditya Bikram Bhowmick
Adrija Jana
Adrián Ramos
Adél Szegedi
Adélaïde De Monicault
Afin Faizy
Afsal Afi
Aghlab Shair Koh
Agnieszka Kalińska
Agung Yohana
Agustin Matthew
Agustín Bañeros
Ahmad Mahana
Ahmed Abuzenada
Ahmet Hakan Vergi
Aidan Culver
Aiden Fyfield
Aindriü Green
Aitolkyn Almenova
Aizhan Kyndybayeva
Akshata Kewlani
Akshay Chandrasobha Asok
Akshaya Vardhini Ravi
Alberto Dalla
Alberto Montull Caramés
Alda Ægisdóttir
Alejandra Beyron
Alejandro Martínez
Alen Manukyan
Alesja Suzdaltseva
Alessandra Martinez
Alessio Martino
Alex Kopnick
Alex Bakhov
Alex Papazyan
Alex Mahutte
Alexander Ratter
Alexander Burdette
Alexander Jones
Alexanderson Bolaño
Alexia Araujo
Alexis Morisson
Alfonso Villanueva García
Ali Diab
Allison Comba
Allyanna Demafeliz
Alma Cocaj
Alok Das
Alperen Çakır
Aman Mathur
Amanda Castillo
Amanda Costa De Sousa
Amanda Katz
Amari Russell
Amelia Bianchi
Ana Masley
Anamichele Morejon
Ananya Dupare
Anas M'Birkou
Anastasia Smith
Anastasia Grech
Anaïs Nativel
Andre Chong
Andrea Corazza
Andrea Lizarte
Andrea Mangano
Andrea Quartarone
Andrea Sbarretti
Andrew Collinson
André Faria
Aneesh Amburle
Angelica Hayes
Angellize Rivera
Angelos Piperakis
Angie Teig
Aniket Yadav
Animesh Srivastava
Ankur Ray
Anna Valdez
Anna Lisiana
Anne Pauline Encarnacion
Anouck Debray
Anouk Segebart
Anshul Pal
Anthony Pieck
Antigona Dino
Antonio Vizcaíno
Anubhav Khati
Anubrata Nandi
Anwar Nadreen
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