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30 by 30

http://www.hbofamily.com/programs/magnet/30_by_30.html

Learn how to make and submit movies, and screen past films by kids.

AnimAction

http://www.animaction.com/

A workshop series that teaches students how to use animation as a tool to change the world.

BBC: Blast

http://www.bbc.co.uk/blast/film/

Encourages 13-19 year olds throughout the UK to get into filmmaking.

Cinemania: The Movie Maker Game

http://www.geocities.com/moviemakergame/

Hollywood simulator for ten players in which movie bosses battle to get their films to the top of the charts. Free and easy to play.

Cliposcope

http://nfbkids.ca/showcase/index_e.html

Make animated films and produce clips online - just like the filmmakers at the National Film Board of Canada. [requires membership]

EEI Bob's Cinemania Zone

http://www.globalschoolbus.com/tools/tool_page.php?file=EEI_Bobs_CiNAmANiA_ZOne.txt

Resource for young movie makers. Offers information about how to get started, film and drawing activities, and basic tips.

First Light

http://www.firstlightmovies.com/

Dedicated to inspiring the making of films by young people. Features information about productions, film process, distribution, and funding. Videos available online.

Kid Filmmakers

http://www.kidfilmmakers.com/

Introduces kids to acting, animation, costuming, directing, editing, film critiquing, film scoring, lighting and sound, makeup, producing, and screenwriting.

Listen Up: Youth Media Network

http://www.pbs.org/merrow/listenup/

Involves young people in the culture of free speech and social responsibility by teaching them to use various media.

Media Alternatives Project

http://www.seattleschools.org/schools/akikurose/departments/media/MAP/map_home.html

Students from Seattle schools produce non-violent videos, poetry, animations, and other media. Downloads available.

ScenariosUSA

http://www.scenariosusa.org/movies/

Provides a creative forum for teens to explore, express themselves, and make healthy decisions about their lives. View student written and produced films dealing with social issues.

So You Wanna Make a Low-Budget Movie?

http://www.soyouwanna.com/site/syws/makemovie/makemovie.html

Article explains how to make a movie on a small budget, from pre-production to production and post-production.

Spy Hop

http://www.spyhop.org/

Seeks to cultivate the visions and voices of an emerging generation using the big screen, the airwaves, and the world-wide-web.

The Young Filmmakers Club

http://www.youngfilmmakersclub.com/

Targeted at boys and girls wanting to learn or expand their video camera skills.

Tower of Youth

http://www.towerofyouth.org/

Young people explore new careers through creative non profit and commercial projects in telecommunications, entertainment, arts and media.

WCS Science - Video Productions

http://www.wcsscience.com/making/videos.html

Student written, directed, and produced short films.

Young Filmmakers Academy

http://www.youngfilmmakers.org/

Film school for kids and teens offering film and video workshops in writing, directing, editing, acting, cinematography, and special effects.