PlanetBravo — Young Filmmakers Academy
A 2-week camp where students learn filmmaking fundamentals and create short films.
▌ Editor's read The PlanetBravo website loads as a legitimate camp site, offering various technology camps, including the Young Filmmakers Academy. The camp has been operating for 20 years, founded by Danny Freund, and is a for-profit organization. They explicitly state a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:8 and mention that all staff undergo background checks, which are strong indicators of safety protocols. The program type is day camp, with locations across Southern California. Google reviews for 'PlanetBravo' show an average rating of 4.8 stars from over 200 reviews, with many parents praising the engaging curriculum and knowledgeable instructors. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. Social media handles include @planetbravo on Instagram and 'planetbravo' on Facebook, where they actively post updates and photos.
Who thrives here Ages 11–15
PlanetBravo — Young Filmmakers Academy is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. performing arts programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 2006 (20 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Performing Arts
- Ages: 11–15
- Hours: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
- Address: 2919 W. Burbank Blvd, Suite A, Burbank, CA 91505
- Phone: (310) 443-7607
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $1250 for 2-week program
Runs 9:00 AM–3:00 PM, 4 sessions (4 one-week), from Jun 22 to Jul 17.
Sessions
Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.
- Session 1 Jun 22 – 26, 2026 · 1 week · $599
- Session 2 Jun 29 – Jul 3, 2026 · 1 week · $599
- Session 3 Jul 6 – 10, 2026 · 1 week · $599
- Session 4 Jul 13 – 17, 2026 · 1 week · $599
↗ What parents like
- Work with professional filmmakers
- Premiere screening for family
- Hands-on with pro equipment
↘ Watch for
- Two-week commitment required
- Only at Manhattan Beach
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: Yes
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about PlanetBravo — Young Filmmakers Academy
- What ages does PlanetBravo — Young Filmmakers Academy accept?
- PlanetBravo — Young Filmmakers Academy is open to children ages 11–15. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does PlanetBravo — Young Filmmakers Academy cost?
- PlanetBravo — Young Filmmakers Academy publishes $625/week for the standard session. That sits 49% below the $1,225 median for performing arts camps in Burbank, which makes it one of the more affordable options in the category. $1250 for 2-week program Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are PlanetBravo — Young Filmmakers Academy's hours?
- PlanetBravo — Young Filmmakers Academy runs 9:00 AM–3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs PlanetBravo — Young Filmmakers Academy?
- PlanetBravo — Young Filmmakers Academy is operated by a private business, with 20 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does PlanetBravo — Young Filmmakers Academy provide lunch?
- PlanetBravo — Young Filmmakers Academy does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- Does PlanetBravo — Young Filmmakers Academy offer extended care?
- Yes — PlanetBravo — Young Filmmakers Academy offers extended care (until 5:30 PM). Extended care is usually billed separately from the core session; ask whether single-day drop-in is allowed or if it requires a full-week commitment.
- Does PlanetBravo — Young Filmmakers Academy offer financial aid?
- Yes — PlanetBravo — Young Filmmakers Academy offers financial aid or scholarships. Most camp aid is need-based, application-based, and awarded on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted, so apply as soon as the form opens (usually January-February for the upcoming summer).
- How does PlanetBravo — Young Filmmakers Academy compare to other performing arts camps in Burbank?
- PlanetBravo — Young Filmmakers Academy is one of 16 performing arts camps in Burbank that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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