MONTH OF JUNE
Screenwriting, Filmmaking, and Acting Camps

9th - 12th Grade Camps

High School Camps are almost here! Don't miss out on the chance to work on your screenwriting, acting, and filmmaking skills. You will learn how to write, act, and create a narrative film.

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6th - 8th Grade Campps

Does your child love movies, enjoys acting, and/or loves to write and act? Then ACA's summer film camps are the place to be. Sign up today while spots are still available.

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3rd - 5th Grade Camps

You are never too young to be creative. Do have a creative, fun, and imaginative elementary school student? Then ACA is the best place to be to harness that creativity and learn how to make films.

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"I don't really have accessible film programs at my school, so I turned to the ACA and they're there to point me in the right direction. They've always been there to push me further in my filmmaking skills, and for that I'm very grateful."

— Hayden Melvin

GOLDEN LION AWARDS STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL

The GLASFF is a Cincinnati based film festival for middle school and high school student filmmakers living in the 12 Midwest states and areas within 500 miles of Cincinnati. The festival offers over 14 categories from best picture to music videos. Submissions for 2025 are now open! Submit your film today!

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FILM PROGRAMS

From after school programs to summer camps, ACA has it all. The goal is to provide a positive space, by helping influence filmmakers to create life-giving films. It’s a great place for students of all ages to strengthen a hobby or build skills as a future media maker.

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Annual Golden Gala

Each spring we host a night to celebrate grade school, middle school, and high students’ achievements in the cinematic arts. Come join us in April when we introduce the filmmakers, celebrate their achievements, and support their dreams.

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TEEN FILM CHALLENGE

A 72-hour filmmaking competition exclusively for teenagers! The competition enables teens to showcase their filmmaking talents, empowering them to collaborate in small groups and combine talents to produce a film in three days. All creativity, production, and post-production take place during the 72 hours, including scriptwriting, film shooting, editing, and sound design.

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"My experience with the ACA has been Incredible. I was able to
learn so much about filmmaking in such a short period of time! It was
a great foundation in setting myself up for the industry!"

— Amar Bedi