High School Summer Filmmaking Programs

Discover a career in film.

At the NSLC Film Intensive, you’ll study filmmaking in the major production hubs of Los Angeles and Vancouver, bringing your own short film from script to screen and discovering what it takes to craft a successful career in the film industry.

NSLC is proud to partner with Vancouver Film School to help provide students with a greater understanding of filmmaking and the art of storytelling.

I never knew how much I loved cinema until I came here. So many of the lessons on production and lighting and cameras and screenwriting really spoke to me and I finally feel confident in something I want to pursue.

Taylor, California

Guest Speakers

Gain industry insights.

Interact with guest speakers from a variety of backgrounds that bring practical knowledge and real-world experiences to the Film Intensive program.

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Trips & Tours

Go beyond the classroom.

Gain a new perspective on filmmaking through field trips that uncover how the industry works behind the scenes. A mix of educational and sightseeing tours allow you to explore the city surrounding the university.

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UCLA & UBC Trips & Tours

Trips and tours may include:

  • Warner Brother Studios
  • Dolby Theatre
  • Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
  • Vancouver Film School
  • UBC Theatre & Film Department Tour
  • VIFF Centre
  • Vancouver Studio Tour
  • Frederic Wood Theatre
  • Dorothy Somerset Theatre
  • Granville Island

Leadership
is in our name.

Each NSLC program contains a leadership curriculum designed to teach skills that can apply to all areas of life. Workshops on personality styles, communication and listening, resilience, and empathy set the foundation for a successful future, no matter where it may lead.

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Life on a College Campus

Dates, Locations, & Tuition

NSLC provides an immersive pre-college experience that prepares students for life beyond high school, allowing them to study in university classrooms, learn to navigate a campus, and experience living with roommates. All students are required to reside in supervised campus dormitories and will be provided meals through campus dining services.

What does my tuition include?

UCLA & UBC△

L.A. & Vancouver

$7,350 Residential

Summer 2025

Jul 5 - Jul 22

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UCLA & UBC Trips & Tours

Trips and tours may include:

  • Warner Brother Studios
  • Dolby Theatre
  • Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
  • Vancouver Film School
  • UBC Theatre & Film Department Tour
  • VIFF Centre
  • Vancouver Studio Tour
  • Frederic Wood Theatre
  • Dorothy Somerset Theatre
  • Granville Island

△ The NSLC is not sponsored by UCLA.

Tuition Resources

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Pay over time.

Flexible plans allow you to pay monthly – until 30 days before your program – at no additional fee.
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Protect your tuition.

Affordable trip insurance protects your investment in case of emergency.
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Apply for a scholarship.

NSLC awards more than $500,000 in scholarships each year.
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Earn College Credit

NSLC has partnered with American University to offer an online college credit opportunity for students across all our programs and locations. AU’s faculty-taught courses are completed at home outside the dates of your program and tailored to complement your area of study.

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