The Lighthouse Initiative
Summer Film Camp
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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 10,000+ 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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Nathan Luria
Yul Baek
Iwen Ferand
Gage Horn
Matthew Wilson
Matthew Wilson
Olive Read
Diya M
Quinn Koeller Smirnios
Samir Kshirsagar
Asher Anantham
Salvador Madhavan
Candido Soto Iii
Adélaïde De Monicault
Gaurav Gaisenn
Maggie Kane
Elizabeth Davis
Roberto Anselmo Diezma
Anouk Segebart
Samuel Cahill
Ananya Dupare
Alexander Jones
William Manning
Nate Allen
Jonathon Copson-Pacal
Darya Kudryatseva
Ashton Pulis
Lachlan Reck
Sabrinna Yeh
Jake Theadore
Jacob Schindler
Anne Pauline Encarnacion
Paola Perez
Weston Kehoe
Jonah Creaney
Sujeong Yeon
Ayden Kostzer
Yanisa Promkaewtor
Finley York
Kaia Antoniou
Defne Gürkan
Raul Altamirano
Ziya Faizel Chirammal
Ranveer Behl
Isabella Buhler
David Kis
John-Paul Casella
Seo Ha-Rin
Beatrice Conte
Abbie Ridge
Billy Martindill
Nathan Perl
Millie Hine
Gül Şener
Jessey Pitts
Leo Langou
Aarav Ramnani
Chase Olivera
Carter Rostron
Nithish Kumar.S
Andrea Quartarone
Lance Pinkman
Park So-Jung
Anna Lisiana
Maksym Stasiuk
Joseph Mccloskey
Julka Polaczek
Angie Teig
Shua Alatriste
Derin Erdem
Angelos Piperakis
Aiden Fyfield
Camille Fei
Kriish Bagga
Ugnė Alaburdaitė
Nathan Ra
Ryan Kmonk
Ilayda Iseri
Maya Jai Pinson
Azure Kwok
Ewan Knox
Austin Snetsky
André Faria
Marija Gushkova
Johanka Tesáková
Santy Kumar
Megan Habib
Jack Cosgriff
Mohammed Adil
Ian Mckay
Ryan Ferraro
Adam Johnson
Joshua Hnatyszyn
Sanchali Pothuru
Jaychele Schenck
Francisco Vera
Dot Forrester
Charlotte Hillman
Alberto Montull Caramés
Sanay Saboo
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