Our sliding fee ensures your accessibility, we are pursuing grants and scholarships to make our program completely affordable. If Poly-Nation Film is your pathway to creative expression, start the conversation with us and begin this cinematic journey.
Poly-Nation Film fuses international identity and filmmaking!
For $340/month, teens can dip their toes into the cinematic exploration of their identity. Teens already serious about filmmaking are encouraged to enroll in both production and writing days for $680/month. Again, this is a sliding scale; it's not just about cost. So, If this course is an important investment in your creative journey, ask us about our grants, scholarships, and sliding scale because our goal is to make storytelling
accessible to all!
"This is a preproduction and postproduction hub. Learn story structure, character development, script formatting, dialogue writing, and creating tension. After filming, explore post-production editing with DaVinci Resolve. Master techniques like cutting on action, match cuts, rhythm and pacing, dissolves, fades, wipes, color correction, grading, achieving consistency, enhancing mood, visual effects, green screens, and sound editing."
$340 a month (Sliding scale)Mondays @ 4-7pm in Coolidge Corner
"This production lab equips teens with camera techniques, lighting, and directing skills. Classes include Hollywood studio and Boston production field trips. Explore Camera Technicals & Movement, covering settings, movements, and lenses. Delve into Lighting & Directing Actors, learning setups, emotional directing, and non-verbal communication."
$340 a month (Sliding scale)Thursdays @ 4-7pm in Coolidge Corner
*Only Teens Enrolled in Both Days Write & Shoot Films.
After some brief information, we'll schedule an informal call with you.
No more DSLRs! Teens enjoy exclusive access and complimentary rentals from industry rental houses such as High Output and Talamas, offering cutting-edge filmmaking equipment. This includes high-quality cameras like the ARRI Alexa LF and Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 12K, lights such as the ARRI SkyPanel S60-C, and professional-grade editing tools like Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve Studio.
Gain exposure and recognition within the vibrant film community, showcasing your films at our own festivals and prestigious events like Just A Minute Festival, FENACIES, Belmont Film Festival, Wicked Queer, Boston Palestine, Boston Jewish, Boston SciFi, Boston Underground, Festival de Cine Estudiantil FENACIES, Roxbury International Film Festival, Arlington International Film Festival, and more.
Collaborate with seasoned and talented SAG-AFTRA actors and learn how to utilize the SAG-AFTRA micro-budget option to "hire" actors for free. This elevated level of acting will bring professionalism and depth to teen film projects.
Collaborate globally with teen filmmakers, creating pen pal like connections and groundbreaking projects transcending language barriers. Transform films into animations and vice versa for multi-format collaborations, redefining the boundaries of teen filmmaking and fostering a global community of creative visionaries.
Connect with aspiring teen filmmakers in countries like France, Italy, Japan, South Korea, India, Brazil, Morocco, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Thailand, Canada, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Germany, and Iceland.
Enter our internal competition for the chance to have your film distributed and screened by Lonly Seal Film Distributions Co at Cannes.
Receive unwavering support throughout your filmmaking journey, with experienced mentors, industry professionals, and a community of fellow filmmakers dedicated to helping you succeed.