Filmmaking Program in Los Angeles 2026
Are you a high school student or a first-year Bachelor’s student who wants to explore film and audiovisual production in depth at a leading university this summer? Summer enrichment programs in Los Angeles offer an immersive 2- to 6-week experience: you study a subject in depth, spend time on a prestigious campus and strengthen your application for an international Bachelor’s degree.
Filmmaking program: official booking
Registration, campus accommodation and YDS support are coordinated through our partner La Route des Langues, an agency specializing in campus programs in the US and the UK.
The program at a glance
Filmmaking programs in Los Angeles are run by the USC School of Cinematic Arts, the UCLA School of Theater Film & Television and the New York Film Academy (Burbank campus). The typical format is residential, with student housing on campus, meals included, and teaching by faculty or doctoral students. Admission is selective and based on an application (transcripts, personal statement, and sometimes a letter of recommendation and an interview).
Who is this program for?
Students in the last two years of high school and first-year university students planning to apply to universities abroad.
- English level: TOEFL iBT 90+ or IELTS 6.5+ (sometimes B2, assessed at interview)
- Academic profile: an average of 15/20 or a GPA of 3.5+, with a strong record
- Soft skills: independence and genuine curiosity about the subject
Program content and skills
Lectures, hands-on workshops, small-group projects and field visits (labs, companies or institutions, depending on the subject).
Key skills you will develop:
- Screenwriting
- Directing
- Cinematography
- Editing and post-production
You leave the program with a finished project, an official university certificate and often a letter of recommendation from your supervising instructor: a real asset for Bachelor’s applications.
To find out more, read our guide: Columbia Journalism Program 2026.
A typical day
The exact schedule depends on the program you choose. Excursions and visits take place on weekends.
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Cost and accommodation
2026 budget: $5,000 to $12,000, including tuition, accommodation and meals. Flights (€1,200-1,500 round trip from Paris), travel health insurance and spending money are extra. Partial scholarships are sometimes available based on need or merit.
Booking through La Route des Langues, YDS’s partner
You register for the filmmaking program in Los Angeles through our partner La Route des Langues, which coordinates everything for you: choosing the program, handling your application, on-campus student housing, airport transfers, adult supervision and 24/7 on-site support. YDS adds admissions coaching so you can make the most of this program in your Bachelor’s application.
2026 prices and availability are on the partner page:
See prices & book →Frequently asked questions
How long does a filmmaking program in Los Angeles usually last?
2 to 6 weeks, depending on the format. Shorter programs offer an introduction; longer ones go deeper and end with a finished project.
What level of English do I need?
TOEFL iBT 90+ or IELTS 6.5+ (B2-C1). Some programs accept B2 if assessed at interview.
How do I register?
Through our partner La Route des Langues: program selection + application + campus accommodation + on-site support. See the booking page →
How can YDS help me make the most of this program in my application?
Choosing a program that fits your long-term admissions strategy + personal statement coaching + interview preparation + coordination with your admissions timeline. See our coaching service.
🎓 Ready to sign up for the filmmaking program in Los Angeles?
2026 prices, dates and availability are available directly from our partner La Route des Langues, on a page co-branded with Your Dream School.
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