Young Filmmakers
2025-2026 YOUNG FILMMAKERS
Young Filmmakers
Wednesdays | 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
For Students in Grades 3–6
Semester 2: Wednesday, January 7 – Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Hosted at WCTV Studios | Pizza, snacks, and drinks provided
Cost: $275 for the semester
Overview
WCTV invites all kids, no matter their hometown or school district, from grades 3 through 6 to join us for a weekly afterschool enrichment program full of filmmaking, imagination, and hands-on media exploration!
Whether your child is into movies, shows, art, design—or simply has an artistic or creative spark—this program is built for them. Each day will be filled with laughter, learning, and incredible opportunities to create original video projects using real, professional-grade equipment.
Our program blends structure with creative freedom, encouraging every student to take ownership of the creative process. We empower young creators to explore, experiment, and express themselves through video production. With support from experienced mentors, students will conceptualize, film, and edit their own original content, developing both technical fluency and storytelling confidence.
Daily Highlights:
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Structured activities, including “Create Your Own Newscast,” “Talk Show,” “Podcast,” or “Green Screen Adventure.”
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Creative Labs give students more freedom to explore their own interests and create projects they care about.
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Students will be able to pursue their own creative projects, with WCTV staff support
Students will also have the opportunity to use WCTV’s state-of-the-art equipment, including mirrorless cameras, wireless microphones, and professional lighting. They’ll get a tutorial on our drone, work with our green screen, and get hands-on time in both our main studio set and our brand-new, state-of-the-art video podcast studio.
This is where creativity meets camera—a space where students get the gear, the green light, and the guidance to make something truly their own.
Led by WCTV Executive Director and Youth Director Sam Perkins, along with WCTV lead videographer Elijah Li, and Domenic Bonanno (a standout sports videographer, screen writer, movie director and Wilmington High School student), students will benefit from mentorship by experienced, passionate leaders. Additional staff will provide support, ensuring a maximum 5-to-1 student-to-staff ratio for personalized attention and support.
We provide the tools—they bring the creativity.
NOTE STUDENTS DO NOT NEED TO BE WILMINGTON RESIDENTS TO PARTICIPATE. FINANCIAL ACOMODATIONS AVAILABLE.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT sam@wctv.org.
