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5 Shorts Project

A Philadelphia film group that helps local residents make their own short films, with no filmmaking background needed. It also runs teen film programs and a yearly teen film festival.

  • Free
  • Newcomers welcome
  • Kids OK

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What they do

Work through the free filmmaking tutorials on the Learn Filmmaking page, join a teen summer session that makes a film, or attend the Teen Film Fest.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone
Who is there
All ages, Teens, Young adults

When and where

The free tutorials have no set dates. Teen sessions run twice a week for 5 hours a day, mostly in summer. The 2026 Teen Film Fest was on July 25.

Season
Summer

Teen sessions (Germantown)

We do not have a meeting place for this group yet.

Your first visit

Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.

First step: Start with one free Learn Filmmaking tutorial, then email hello@5shorts.org to ask about the next teen session and its application..

Check with the group before you show up. You need to sign up first.

What to expect

The tutorials each cover one filmmaking skill, such as writing a script, planning shots, sound, lighting, or editing, and they cost nothing. Teen sessions run about 5 hours at a time, twice a week in summer, with a stipend and meals. The site does not describe a first-day routine, so ask the team what to expect.

Tips for your first visit

  • Email hello@5shorts.org for the application and the next session dates
  • Ask where Germantown sessions meet and how to get there
  • Look at the Teen Film Fest page to see what the group's films look like

Newcomer welcome

Welcoming to newcomers (4 out of 5). Why we say this: The tutorials list no prerequisites, the homepage says no experience is needed, and the teen program explains how to apply by email..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Free. The tutorials and teen sessions are free. Teen sessions include a stipend, meals, and transportation costs. An optional Community Membership is $15 a month, with sliding-scale fees and scholarships.
How often
Seasonal

Access and languages

Wheelchair access
We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
Languages spoken
We do not know yet which languages are spoken.
Access notes
The About page links to an accessibility page, but the content we read lists no features.

Requirements

  • Children can take part with a parent.

How to reach them

We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.

Sources and last check

Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.

Last seen active
July 2026 (See the evidence)
Last checked by our team
October 8, 2026
Status
Active
Our confidence in this listing
High
  • Philadelphia Cultural Fund grantee directory, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Website
  • 5shorts.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do, First step, Status, Last sign of life, Schedule, Contacts
  • 5shorts.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: What they do, Cost, Requirements, First step
  • 5shorts.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Schedule, Cost, Location, First step, Audience
  • 5shorts.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Location, Access, Contacts
  • 5shorts.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do, Schedule, Location, Cost, First step, Contacts, Status
  • cultureworksphila.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Lead

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