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KVCR's Teen Weeks of Film

KVCR's Teen Weeks of Film is an event where local high school students developed and produced a short film documentary centered on topics most important to them as a way to spread awareness.

Thank you to our sponsor The California Endowment for making this KVCR program possible.

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About the Program

Over ten weeks, students go from their first studio tour to a finished documentary — learning cameras, lighting, interviewing, and editing along the way.

  1. Teen Weeks students posing together in front of a yellow backdrop at KVCR Studios

    Week 1Orientation Day

    Meet your fellow filmmakers, tour KVCR Studios and SBVC's Film & TV department, and get an overview of the 10-week documentary filmmaking program.

  2. Students practicing with cameras and audio gear around a worktable during a workshop

    Week 2Camera & Audio Workshop

    Learn the fundamentals of camera operation, audio recording, documentary storytelling, shot composition, and essential filmmaking terminology through hands-on training.

  3. A student operating a camera on a blue-lit studio set with professional lighting

    Week 3Camera & Lighting Workshop

    Develop practical lighting techniques for interviews and b-roll while planning your documentary through storyboards, mood boards, and interview scheduling.

  4. A student seated in front of a yellow backdrop for a professional headshot

    Week 4Professional Headshots & Film Introductions

    Receive professional headshots and record on-camera introductions to present yourself and your documentary project.

  5. A camera monitor framing an interview subject during an outdoor shoot

    Week 5Final Production Week

    Put your training into action by filming interviews, capturing b-roll, and gathering the footage needed for your documentary.

  6. A student reviewing interview footage on a tablet at an editing desk

    Week 6Post Production

    Begin the editing process by organizing footage, reviewing your interviews, and preparing your project for editing.

  7. A student assembling a first edit at a workstation with dual monitors

    Week 7Post Production II

    Create your first edit by making basic cuts and assembling the foundation of your documentary.

  8. A student working through an edit on a laptop and studio monitor

    Week 8Post Production III

    Build a rough cut by refining your story structure, pacing, and sequence of interviews.

  9. A student fine-tuning their documentary timeline in an edit suite

    Week 9Post Production IV

    Complete your final cut by polishing edits, improving transitions, adjusting audio, and making final creative revisions.

  10. The Teen Weeks cohort lined up outside the KVCR building

    Week 10Final Week

    Finalize your documentary, complete all finishing touches, submit your finished film, and celebrate the completion of the Teen Weeks of Film program.

2024 Films

Behind the Lens

By Maylin Cortez

The Run

By Lidia Liberato