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Lil' Filmmakers

A nonprofit that teaches filmmaking and media skills to young people from communities that are underrepresented in film, with mentoring and paid internships for young adults.

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What they do

Apply for a filmmaking program: Story to Screen (an entry level course for youth), Real to Reel (a 3 month film project for ages 13 to 24), or a paid internship (ages 18 to 24). Fall dates are marked coming soon, so use the program interest form to hear first.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone
Ages
Ages 11 and up
Who is there
Teens, Young adults

When and where

Story to Screen runs 4 to 6 weeks and Real to Reel runs 3 months. The site marks its fall programs as coming soon.

Season
Fall

Office

Address
6156 Ridge Ave
Part of the city
Lower Northwest

Your first visit

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

First step: Fill in the Program Interest Form on the website to hear about fall dates, or use the Story to Screen application link if you are ready to apply..

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

What to expect

Story to Screen is an interactive course where you learn acting, camera, sound and directing, then make a short film. Real to Reel is a 3 month project where a group develops and produces its own short film, and each cohort's film is premiered and sent to film festivals. Paid internships have interns work with staff on business needs while they build portfolios.

Tips for your first visit

  • The office is open Monday to Friday, 10 am to 6 pm, and is closed on weekends and major US holidays.
  • The home page lists Story to Screen for ages 11 to 18, but the program page says 13 to 18. Confirm by email at info@lilfilmmakersinc.com before you apply for a younger teen.
  • Subscribe to the newsletter to hear when fall applications open.

Newcomer welcome

Takes some effort for newcomers (2 out of 5). Why we say this: Programs need an application, and the fall dates are marked coming soon, so the way in is not yet clear..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Cost not known yet. Program fees are not listed on the site. Internships are paid, and the site has a donation page.

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.

Requirements

We found no special requirements. Ask the group if you are not sure.

How to reach them

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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 checked by our team
October 8, 2026
Status
Probably active
Our confidence in this listing
Medium

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