MovieMaker Film Program
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MovieMaker is a fun and informative film program aimed at empowering young filmmakers. By the second week, students begin shooting their film scenes.
Aspiring filmmakers (AGES 12-18) immerse themselves in the world of making movies with Sacred Heart University’s fun and informative summer program, MovieMaker. From writing to producing to acting to post-production, MovieMaker is a 3-week film intensive that offers a unique journey to creating an actual film. Award-winning filmmaker Jason Cicci shares his professional savvy, offering insight and inspiration, empowering young storytellers with marketable skills for making personal and entertaining on-camera stories. MovieMaker is a fun and informative summer film program aimed at empowering young people who want to tell their personal stories through the medium of film. Guided by independent filmmakers, this 3-week course inspires its members to mine their own lives and experiences as the basis for their work. Using their fun daily writing and shooting assignments, students will create a 2-4-minute short film that will be screened at MovieMaker Night at the end of the program. The program starts with learning the fundamentals of filmmaking with daily sessions in screenwriting, directing, producing, cinematography and sound recording. During their first few days, students begin with a one-shot, no dialogue experiment, focusing on visual storytelling. Soon, after discussing themes and possible stories, they start writing their films, crafting their script using what they’ve learned to guide them. This includes the producing process, such as location scouting and casting. Once their scenes are shot, they are taught how to engage in the post-production process in their daily sessions, including how they might market their films. During the program, Guest Artists, professionals working in the film industry, will offer their expertise and guidance.
09/15/2026
🎬✨ LIGHTS, CAMERA, PREMIERE! ✨🎬
Join us as we celebrate the incredible work of this year's MovieMaker program!
This past summer, 34 talented filmmakers came together to write, shoot, and produce 21 original short films — and now it's time to see their vision on the big screen!
📅 Sunday, September 20th | 11:00 AM
📍 Sacred Heart University Community Theatre
Roll out the red carpet — literally! 🌟
Join us for a red carpet arrival, concessions, and a screening celebrating the creativity and hard work of our young filmmakers, under the direction of Jason Cicci - Entertainment Professional.
This event is FREE and open to family, friends, and supporters — come cheer on our filmmakers as their films premiere for the very first time!
🎥 See you at the movies!
06/30/2026
🎬 One week away! MovieMaker is almost here!
If you're a teen in Fairfield, CT with a story to tell, this is your moment. MovieMaker takes young filmmakers through the entire process — screenwriting, acting, directing, cinematography, editing, and even podcasting. And yes, there's a red carpet moment when you share your film with family and friends. 🌟
What makes MovieMaker different? Everyone gets to do everything. No sidelines. Every participant writes, acts, directs, shoots, and edits — building a real body of work along the way.
Thinking about film school? The projects you create can go straight into your application materials.
Whether you dream of film school or just have something to say, MovieMaker is the place to say it — creatively, collaboratively, and completely on your own terms. Come express yourself and work with other young people just like you.
One week. Lights. Camera. Your story. 🎥
Let's Make Movies!
🔗 Register now — link in bio. There's still time to join us.
06/25/2026
Behind every great film is someone who believed in the filmmaker first. 💛
We're honored that A2V Media sponsors MovieMaker — and even more honored that their Emmy-winning team offers hands-on, teaching production skills and equipment know-how to the next wave of creatives.
This is what the craft is all about. 🎥
There is still time to enroll for both of our sessions!
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06/22/2026
🎬 Your 12-18 year old's film career starts in 2 weeks.
MovieMaker is back and we're calling all storytellers, actors, writers, and creatives in Fairfield County! 🎥✨
Here's what's waiting for them:
🎬 Working with industry professionals
✍️ Scriptwriting & pre-production
🎭 Acting & casting
🎥 Shooting with professional equipment
🖥️ Editing at Sacred Heart University's state of the art facilities
🎙️ Recording their own podcast
🌟 Walking a real red carpet premiere at the SHU Community Theatre
MovieMaker is built for: Storytellers. Actors. Writers. Kids ready to find their people. 🌟
Let's Make Movies!
🔗 Register now — link in bio.
At MovieMaker, we record a podcast series where each of our filmmakers shares what they liked best about the program, making movies and their future movie making plans. We record our series in the professional podcast studio on the Sacred Heart University campus. Check out this clip from an episode with Sophia and Layla, interviewed by MovieMaker Director Jason Cicci.
Check out one of our films, made by MovieMaker Brenna, who is returning this summer for the third time! Brenna has become a great storyteller, expressing her feelings about anxiety and fear through her movies. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with this summer, Brenna!
06/09/2026
At MovieMaker, we record a podcast series where each of our filmmakers shares what they liked best about the program, making movies and their future movie making plans. We record our series in the professional podcast studio on the Sacred Heart University campus. Check out this episode with Sara and Malachi, interviewed by MovieMaker Director Jason Cicci - Entertainment Professional.
MovieMaker Podcast Episode 3.12 Sara and Malachi Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
06/02/2026
Meet another MovieMaker alumni, Evyn Roliz — current filmmaking student at Biola University.🎙️
For Evyn, part of her journey started with MovieMaker at SHU Community Theatre in Downtown Fairfield, CT. The program taught her how to be a resourceful storyteller: to work with what you have and make it count.
Her advice to anyone who loves movies? Don't wait. Sign up.
🎬 MovieMaker | SHU Community Theatre | Fairfield, CT
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MovieMaker returns to Sacred Heart University Community Theatre— a hands‑on filmmaking camp for young creatives ages 12–18 who are ready to write, shoot, act, edit, and bring their stories to life on the big screen.
From concept to final cut, students learn the full moviemaking process alongside industry‑experienced instructors, building confidence, teamwork, and real production skills in a supportive, creative environment.
A huge special thanks to A2V Media, the Schloss Family Foundation, and Program Director Jason Cicci - Entertainment Professional for making this transformative program possible.
If your young filmmaker has a story to tell, this is the place to be.
Join today and come make movies. Sign up is available at shuct.org or by clicking the link in our bio!
There are limited spaces and they're going quick. Register today. Let's Make Movies!
05/30/2026
MovieMaker returns to The SHU Community Theatre — a hands‑on filmmaking camp for young creatives ages 12–18 who are ready to write, shoot, act, edit, and bring their stories to life on the big screen.
From concept to final cut, students learn the full moviemaking process alongside industry‑experienced instructors, building confidence, teamwork, and real production skills in a supportive, creative environment.
A huge special thanks to A2V Media, the Schloss Family Foundation, and Program Director Jason Cicci - Entertainment Professional for making this transformative program possible.
If your young filmmaker has a story to tell, this is the place to be.
Join today and come make movies. Sign up is available at shuct.org or by clicking the link in our bio!
There are limited spaces and they're going quick. Register today. Let's Make Movies!
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