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Homegrown in Austin, TX

Real Gear.
Real Skills.
Unreal Creativity.

Hands-on filmmaking, screenwriting, acting, sound design, SFX, and podcasting for teens 15–18 who love movies and media. Guided by working pros. All skill levels welcome.

What Is the Film Crew

A weekly hangout for teens who want to make things.

The Film Crew meets weekly for a 5–6 hour block of production time and social time. Teens mentor through the Austin Public Access Producer Program, shooting on real gear, with finished work airing on public access TV.

Drop in anytime. All skill levels welcome, from first-timers to teens who already know their way around a camera.

no experience needed, just curiosity Sign Up for a Session
ON SET
A teen crew member reviewing footage with a mentor
Upcoming Sessions

Two sessions this fall.

Session 1

Aug 17 – Sept 14

5 weeks · Mondays · 2026
$250 / student
Drop in any week. Cameras, mics, and edit stations provided.
Session 2

Oct 12 – Nov 9

5 weeks · Mondays · 2026
$250 / student
Same crew, new projects. Great for returning students.
A student performing under studio lights at Austin Public
The Experience

Real equipment.
Real broadcast.

Students learn on Austin Public Access equipment through the APA Producer Program, and their finished projects air on public access TV. It's not a simulation. It's the real workflow, from setup to broadcast.

No prior experience required. Join anytime in the process and pick up right where the crew is at.

Meet the Mentors

Who's running the Film Crew.

Trina Quinn

Trina Quinn

Mentor & Organizer

Longtime Austinite with 20+ years in media and music and an RTF degree from UT Austin. Radio host, voiceover artist, and audio/video editor.

Ruhi Quinn

Ruhi Quinn

Mentor

Media maker and documentary filmmaker who has mentored youth in eight countries over 20 years. Dual degrees from UC San Diego.

Guest Mentors & Speakers
Clay Liford teaching the crew at Austin Public
Clay LifordInstructor · Filmmaker

Award-winning filmmaker and educator with credits at Sundance, SxSW, and Tribeca. He has directed five features, shot 25 more, and taught film at UT, Texas State, and ACC.

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Guest SpeakerTo be announced

A working industry pro joins for a hands-on workshop. Name, photo, and a short bio go here.

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Guest SpeakerTo be announced

Space for a rotating guest mentor each session, with a photo on set and one or two sentences on who they are.

From the First Session

On set with the crew.

On set with the crew
Setting up a shot
Lighting a scene at the table
Running lines on set
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Get In Touch

Want to hold a spot for the next session?

Reach out for more info on the Film Crew, or book a quick 15-minute call to ask questions before you join.

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