Light House Studio

Light House Studio Light House Studio equips youth to tell stories through filmmaking! Since then, we have helped youth create hundreds of documentary, drama, and animated films.

A group of local filmmakers, artists, and educators founded Light House Studio in 1999 with a small pilot workshop called "Video Diary." Our student work has been broadcast on PBS, CNN, and TNT. Light House films have been shown in festivals across the United States. Many of our students have received national awards for their films, including a Peabody Award, a Gold World Medal at the New York International TV and Film Festival and a Golden Cine Eagle Award.

🎬 SFA Week 3 Recap!Another week of creativity, collaboration, and movie magic at Summer Film Academy!Our High School stu...
06/23/2026

🎬 SFA Week 3 Recap!

Another week of creativity, collaboration, and movie magic at Summer Film Academy!

Our High School students brought big ideas to life through model making, Middle School filmmakers took on the challenge of telling complete stories in just 60 seconds, and Elementary students created their own worlds through stop-motion animation.

We loved seeing every set, character, tiny detail, and story come together. Swipe through for a look at what our filmmakers have been creating! ✨

✨Join us for an evening of storytelling, connection, and celebration as we premiere Retrospective, a series of short doc...
06/17/2026

✨Join us for an evening of storytelling, connection, and celebration as we premiere Retrospective, a series of short documentaries honoring remarkable members of our community.

This year’s featured stories include Bill Wellington, Trish Crowe, David White, Mary Hilliard, and Diana Ellis. Each film was created in collaboration with a local high school student, preserving personal histories and sharing the wisdom, passion, and experiences that have shaped our community.

🗓️Date: Tuesday, June 23rd | 6-8pm, doors open 5:30pm

🔗Click the link to bio to learn more

✨Last week we kicked off our Summer Film Academy! Check out these highlights!Workshops Last Week:🎥 High School Filmmakin...
06/09/2026

✨Last week we kicked off our Summer Film Academy! Check out these highlights!

Workshops Last Week:
🎥 High School Filmmaking
🎬Middle School Filmmaking

We’re just getting started! Stay tuned for more!✨

Check out our June events!✨From screenings to special events, there’s something for everyone this month.🗓️Want to host y...
06/02/2026

Check out our June events!✨

From screenings to special events, there’s something for everyone this month.

🗓️Want to host your own screening, premiere, or event? You can
rent the Vinegar Hill Theater!

🔗Check the link in bio to learn more, grab tickets, and book the space!

✨Thank you so much for your support! We were nominated for Best Summer Camp and Place to Watch a Movie! Voting closes Ju...
06/01/2026

✨Thank you so much for your support!

We were nominated for Best Summer Camp and Place to Watch a Movie!

Voting closes June 30th. Click the link in bio to vote for us today!!

what better way to kick off Summer Film Academy than with a few filmmaking memes! Drop your favorite in the comments!
05/27/2026

what better way to kick off Summer Film Academy than with a few filmmaking memes!

Drop your favorite in the comments!

🏝️🎥The beginning of our Summer Film Academy is almost a week away!! We're so excited to create stories, share laughs, an...
05/21/2026

🏝️🎥The beginning of our Summer Film Academy is almost a week away!!

We're so excited to create stories, share laughs, and make new memories!

📣There are very few spots left, sign up before it's too late!

✨How many smiling faces do you see?

05/20/2026

immediately no

Sign up for a workshop today!!!

05/15/2026

yayy summer is almost here!!! Sign up for a workshop today!!

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220 W Market Street
Charlottesville, VA
22902

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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