The goal of this program is to encourage young filmmakers to center their exploration around the art of story telling. In doing this, the focus is taken off of technology and placed on connecting to and reflecting the world within and around them. The creative process becomes the goal. Participating educators select from a menu of resource people ranging from screenwriters, directors, cinematographers, editors and art directors to electricians, transportation and location managers. Guest advisors are invited to spend anywhere from a day to a week in schools.
Time is spent working directly with students as well as mentoring educators.
In addition to working with professionals in the classroom, educators are invited to attend the Sundance Film Festival and participate in special programs during the Filmmakers Lab, which are held each summer.