Program Overview
What Is Kids In Media ?
Kids In Media introduces young people to the creative and technical process behind film and media production. Students learn how ideas become stories, how stories become scenes, and how production teams work together to bring those ideas to life.
The program is designed for schools, churches, youth organizations, community centers, summer programs, and sponsored youth initiatives. For grades 6th-12th.
What Students Learn
Students are introduced to core areas of media creation, including:
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Story development
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Writing and script basics
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Directing and performance
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Acting
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Camera and framing
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Sound and production roles
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Editing and presentation
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Teamwork and creative problem-solving
What Students Build
Students build confidence, communication skills, media literacy, leadership experience, and exposure to film, television, and digital media careers.
Depending on the format, students may create a short scene, commercial concept, interview piece, PSA, mini-documentary, or short film project.
Program Options
Kids In Media is designed to be flexible. Partners can choose from a single workshop, a half-day intensive, or a multi-week creative media program. Programs can also be adapted around your schedule, age group, goals, location, and budget.
2-Hour
Intro Workshop
A hands-on introduction to film, storytelling, camera, acting, directing, sound, and media production.
Best for:
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Schools
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Youth groups
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Churches
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Libraries
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Community centers
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Career days
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Special events
Half-Day
Media Intensive
A deeper workshop where students develop story ideas, explore production roles, and participate in guided media activities.
Best for:
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Saturday programs
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School breaks
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Youth events
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Community programs
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Sponsored workshops
4–6 Week Creative Media Program
A multi-session program where students develop, plan, and create a short media project with guided instruction.
Best for:
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After-school programs
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Summer programs
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Youth organizations
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Nonprofits
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Sponsored cohorts
Why This Program Matters
Young people are surrounded by media every day, but many never get the chance to understand how it is made or how to use it to tell meaningful stories.
Kids In Media gives students that opportunity.
Through hands-on learning, students develop creative confidence, communication skills, teamwork, leadership, and real-world media awareness. They learn that media is not just something to consume. It is a tool for self-expression, collaboration, and opportunity.
Balanced Creativity
and Structure
While filmmaking can feel exciting and free, the program introduces structure in a way kids can understand. They learn how to follow direction, stay organized, and work together—all while having fun.
This balance helps kids:
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stay focused and engaged
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understand responsibility within a group
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develop discipline in a creative setting
Supervision and Professional Standards
All activities are supervised, and expectations are set for behavior, communication, and teamwork. Kids are guided to respect each other, listen, and collaborate in a healthy environment.
We emphasize:
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respect on set (no chaos, no negativity)
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clear communication
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teamwork over individual control
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accountability in a group setting
A Positive First Experience With Media
For many participants, this is their first exposure to how film is actually made. We ensure that experience is:
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encouraging, not overwhelming
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structured, not chaotic
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fun, but still meaningful
The goal is for kids to leave feeling proud of what they created and excited to learn more.
A Safe, Structured, and Supportive Environment
Kids In Media is built to give students a positive and age-appropriate creative experience.
Programs are designed with:
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Guided instruction
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Clear student expectations
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Age-appropriate content boundaries
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Supervised activities
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Team-based learning
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Partner communication
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Parent/guardian permission and media release forms when required
Students are encouraged to express ideas, work together, respect the creative process, and handle equipment responsibly.
Interested in bringing Kids In Media to your school or organization?
Bring kids in media to your students
Kids In Media is available for schools, churches, nonprofits, community centers, youth groups, summer programs, sponsors, and custom partnerships.
Whether you are looking for a single 2-hour workshop or a 4–6 week creative media program, Open Frame can help shape an experience that fits your students and goals.
