Homegrown in Austin, TX

Real Gear
Real Skills
Unreal Creativity

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

Contact

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What Is the Film Crew

A weekly hangout for teens who want to make things

The Film Crew meets weekly for a 5 hour block of production and social time. Teens will learn how to use professional equipment in professional studios, shooting with real gear, editing using industry standard software, and their finished works will even air on Austin Public Access TV!

Join anytime. Ongoing weekly productions. All skill levels. Your creative ideas are welcome!

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A teen crew member reviewing footage with a mentor

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Upcoming Sessions

Two sessions this fall

Session

Aug 17 – Sept 14

5 weeks · Mondays · 2–7pm

$260 / student

Join anytime. All skill levels welcome.

Session

Oct 12 – Nov 9

5 weeks · Mondays · 2–7pm

$260 / student

Join anytime. All skill levels welcome. Great for returning students.

Take both sessions

Ten weeks across the fall. Same crew, new projects.

~~$520~~ $500

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A student performing under studio lights at Austin Public

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The Experience

Real equipment
Real world skills

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What a typical fun day in the studio looks like, more on the Austin Public program, and how Trina and Sheena became Producers.

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Our Team

Who's running the Film Crew

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

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.