Dates: July 6 – July 17
Ages: 13–18
Length: Two weeks
4200 Montrose Blvd Suite 100, Houston, TX 77006
Pocket Filmmakers introduces students to documentary storytelling using smartphones. The program focuses on capturing real stories through interviews, observational footage, and thoughtful editing.
By using smartphones, students learn that powerful filmmaking begins with strong storytelling, clear audio, and meaningful visuals rather than expensive equipment.
• Documentary storytelling
• Interview techniques
• Smartphone cinematography
• Lighting for interviews
• Audio recording with lav microphones
• Shooting effective B-roll
• Editing in DaVinci Resolve
• Collaboration and production teamwork
Students work in small teams to produce a short documentary film.
• Documentary interviews
• B-roll sequences
• A completed short documentary film
Students work in small production teams and take on roles such as:
• Director
• Cinematographer
• Interviewer
• Sound recordist
• Editor
The program emphasizes hands-on learning, collaboration, and storytelling through real-world filmmaking.
Day 1
Introduction to documentary filmmaking, story brainstorming, and shooting basics.
Day 2
Camera training, lighting, and audio recording.
Day 3
Interview practice and planning for weekend shoots.
Weekend
Students film interviews and capture documentary footage.
Week Two
Students edit their films, add titles, and complete post-production.
Students present their completed documentaries during a final screening celebration.
Dates: July 6 – July 17
Ages: 13–18
Length: Two weeks
4200 Montrose Blvd Suite 100, Houston, TX 77006
Pocket Filmmakers introduces students to documentary storytelling using smartphones. The program focuses on capturing real stories through interviews, observational footage, and thoughtful editing.
By using smartphones, students learn that powerful filmmaking begins with strong storytelling, clear audio, and meaningful visuals rather than expensive equipment.
• Documentary storytelling
• Interview techniques
• Smartphone cinematography
• Lighting for interviews
• Audio recording with lav microphones
• Shooting effective B-roll
• Editing in DaVinci Resolve
• Collaboration and production teamwork
Students work in small teams to produce a short documentary film.
• Documentary interviews
• B-roll sequences
• A completed short documentary film
Students work in small production teams and take on roles such as:
• Director
• Cinematographer
• Interviewer
• Sound recordist
• Editor
The program emphasizes hands-on learning, collaboration, and storytelling through real-world filmmaking.
Day 1
Introduction to documentary filmmaking, story brainstorming, and shooting basics.
Day 2
Camera training, lighting, and audio recording.
Day 3
Interview practice and planning for weekend shoots.
Weekend
Students film interviews and capture documentary footage.
Week Two
Students edit their films, add titles, and complete post-production.
Students present their completed documentaries during a final screening celebration.
