Inspiring Youth to Think Creatively
Executing a successful film production is a complex task, with numerous opportunities to set and achieve goals. JFI participants will learn all the components that help bring a film together and exercise their problem solving skills toward achieving each individual goal.
Creative Writing
Creating a Story
Developing Plot points
Writing a Script
Producer Training
Breaking Down that Script
Planning the Production
Location Scouting
Artistic Development
Casting the Movie
Costume, Wardrobe & Make-up
Rehearsing the Scenes
Set Design
Production
Special Effects
Lighting the Sets
Cinematography
Sound Engineering
Leadership Skills
Preparing Shot Schedules
Directing
Calling Final Cut
Taking Film to Market
Post Production
Sound Effects
Color Correction
Visual Effects
Being a part of this process inspires Students to think critically and make meaningful decisions.
JFI Updates
JFI Featured in ShineOn Magazine
The Junior Filmmakers Initiative or “JFI” was launched on January 14, 2013 and in recent weeks, youngsters in the Winston-Salem, North Carolina area have been delighting in the production of their very own film, entitled "Chihuahua Rampage". The program is now slated...
JFI: Youth Film Project to be Showcased at National Black Theatre Festival
The Junior Filmmakers Initiative - JFI is proud to announce that "Chihuhua Rampage" is an official entry of the 2013 National Black Theatre Festival's Short Film Fest. There will be two screenings and both are free for anyone who wants to attend: Tuesday, July 30th,...
Watch “Chihuahua Rampage” Now
As the saying goes: "If you can't hang with the big dogs, stay on the porch!!" Well, what if you're a little boy named Chad and the "big dog" is more fierce than big? Or this dog gets to decide whether you ride the bus to school every morning...or not or if he wants...