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▌ Arts · Ages 9–18

Austin Film Festival Summer Film Camp

Austin

Film camp for aspiring filmmakers, offering hands-on experience in screenwriting, directing, and editing.

▌ Editor's read The Austin Film Festival Summer Film Camp website loads successfully and details day camp programs for ages 9-18, held at St. Andrew's Episcopal School. The camp is run by the Austin Film Festival, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. While not ACA accredited, the website states that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for the Austin Film Festival (the parent organization) average 4.6 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with many praising the festival's organization and educational opportunities. The camp offers various sessions, including Filmmaking 101, Advanced Filmmaking, and Screenwriting, with specific dates and tuition listed. Social media handles for the Austin Film Festival are @austinfilmfest on Instagram and AustinFilmFestival on Facebook, both actively updated with festival and camp-related content.
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Who thrives here Ages 9–18

Austin Film Festival Summer Film Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given arts program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
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Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Arts
  • Ages: 9–18
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 1801 Salina St, Austin, TX 78702, USA
  • Phone: (512) 478-4795
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: indoor

Frequently asked about Austin Film Festival Summer Film Camp

What ages does Austin Film Festival Summer Film Camp accept?
Austin Film Festival Summer Film Camp is open to children ages 9–18. 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 Austin Film Festival Summer Film Camp cost?
Austin Film Festival Summer Film Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Austin Film Festival Summer Film Camp's hours?
Austin Film Festival Summer Film Camp 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 Austin Film Festival Summer Film Camp?
Austin Film Festival Summer Film Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Austin Film Festival Summer Film Camp provide lunch?
Austin Film Festival Summer Film Camp 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.
How does Austin Film Festival Summer Film Camp compare to other arts camps in Austin?
Austin Film Festival Summer Film Camp is one of 12 arts camps in Austin 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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