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Young Filmmaker – Creative Film Course for Children and Teenagers

A hands-on filmmaking course for children and teenagers, developed at Better Academy for over 7 years.

Does your child record videos on their phone, edit short clips, love YouTube or TikTok, or create stories that feel ready for the screen?

That is a strong sign of natural creativity and storytelling talent — something worth supporting before school turns it into pure theory with no practice.

For over 7 years, Better Academy has been running the Young Filmmaker Course — an original programme that has already helped hundreds of children and teenagers create their first films, build creative confidence and develop their first portfolios.This course is for young people who want to create, tell stories, experiment and learn skills that are not taught at school.

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age group

11–15 years

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language of instruction

English or Polish

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group size

small groups of 2–4 students

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format

live online classes

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requirements

computer with internet access, camera and microphone

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price

Group classes: PLN 120 / hour Individual classes: PLN 200 / hour

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Why Is the Young Filmmaker Course So Unique?

1. We teach filmmaking from A to Z

Your child will:

  • come up with an original story,
  • write a script using the professional screenwriting software Fade In,
  • create a storyboard,
  • record video material,
  • edit films in DaVinci Resolve and CapCut,
  • add music, sound effects and subtitles,
  • present their film at a group premiere.

This is a complete filmmaking process, adapted for young creators but based on real industry standards.

2. We work like a real film crew – in a safe online environment

Students learn how filmmakers think, not just how to use software.

Every lesson is practical and ends with a visible result — something they can see, show and be proud of.

3. Small groups (2–4 students)
= full mentor attention

With very small groups, the mentor:

  • follows every step of the process,
  • gives individual feedback,
  • supports and motivates students in real time.

This is where real progress happens.

4. A supportive atmosphere – even for shy children

No grades. No pressure.
Students receive:

  • constructive feedback,
  • support when presenting their ideas,
  • creative freedom.

That is why even shy children begin to speak up, share ideas and show their work with confidence.

5. Developing future-ready skills (Future Skills)

This is not just a film course. It develops key competencies such as:

  • creativity and storytelling,
  • logical thinking,
  • planning and organisation,
  • focus and concentration,
  • project-based work,
  • presentation skills,
  • creative confidence.

These are skills that will be essential in the future job market.

6. Your child builds their first real portfolio

After completing the course, students receive:

  • a finished short film,
  • a script and storyboard,
  • a set of mini film projects.

This is a major advantage for:

  • applications to creative or arts schools,
  • film competitions,
  • creative classes and workshops,
  • long-term confidence and self-belief.

Over 95% of peers do not have anything like this.

Course Programme (12 Lessons)

Stage 1 – Basics of Film Language (Lessons 1–2)
Camera shots, framing, film plans, emotions and visual storytelling.

Stage 2 – Storytelling and Screenwriting (Lessons 3–4)
Building stories, characters and dialogue. Writing a script in Fade In.

Stage 3 – Storyboard and Planning (Lesson 5)
Image as a film language. Drawing shots and planning scenes.

Stage 4 – Filming (Lessons 6–7)
Lighting, sound, stabilisation, composition and a short filming assignment.

Stage 5 – Editing in DaVinci Resolve and CapCut (Lessons 8–10)
Video and sound editing, effects, music, pacing and colour.

Stage 6 – Final Project and Premiere (Lessons 11–12)
Final edits, improvements, group premiere and Better Academy certificate.

Learning Outcomes – For the Child and the Parent

Twoje dziecko:

  • creates an original short film,
  • understands the full filmmaking process,
  • learns filming and editing skills,
  • improves focus and concentration,
  • gains confidence in presenting ideas,
  • works with real industry tools,
  • builds a creative portfolio,
  • develops creativity and critical thinking,
  • uses technology more consciously and effectively.

What parents receive:

  • insight into learning progress,
  • regular communication with the mentor,
  • clear outcomes after each stage,
  • a final project that truly stands out.

How Do Students Experience the Course?

Students say:

“We make films like real creators, not just watch theory.”

“I like that I can show my idea and nobody laughs.”

“Now I finally know what YouTubers actually use!”

Most importantly, students feel that this is their own project — not a school assignment.

That is why they engage fully and work with real passion.

Career Path of a Young Filmmaker

The creative film and content industry is growing faster than traditional education systems.

Ages 11–15

First films, scripts, editing in CapCut and DaVinci, portfolio foundations.

Ages 15–18

Film competitions, workshops, YouTube projects, directing, editing, cinematography.

Art schools / university studies

Film directing, editing, screenwriting, film production, animation, cinematography, sound design, graphic design.

Potential careers

Director, editor, screenwriter, camera operator, animator, producer, content creator, drone operator, VFX artist, YouTuber.

Book a Free Trial Lesson
30-minute trial lesson – free of charge

Give your child the chance to discover a passion that could become a future profession.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Yes. We teach everything from the basics.

Yes. It develops writing, planning, presentation and project-based learning skills.

Yes. Lessons are scheduled after school hours.

Yes. We work only with free, safe and accessible tools.

Yes. A portfolio and practical skills are a huge advantage today.

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