Fresh-Films

Fresh-Films Production Studio.

Training Ground.

Using the fun of film to inspire and empower teens across the nation as they build film, tech & workplace skills through free training programs and on-set experiences.

Our LAST Speaker Series before the end of 2026 Weekly Fresh Films Program is TODAY! The real-world examples provided by ...
05/27/2026

Our LAST Speaker Series before the end of 2026 Weekly Fresh Films Program is TODAY!

The real-world examples provided by Fresh Films speakers — and the opportunities to connect with those industry pros — helps you realize your dreams aren’t out of reach. This kind of practical advice can help draw a map to a successful future in the entertainment industry!

If you want to work in sports media, you can’t miss this speaker session!If you want to work in sports media, you can’t miss this speaker session!

We are a week out!The experience Fresh Films offers young creators is no laughing matter — but these short films are!On ...
05/26/2026

We are a week out!

The experience Fresh Films offers young creators is no laughing matter — but these short films are!

On Tuesday, June 2, we’ll proudly premiere a gaggle of comedic short films written and produced by Fresh Films Weekly creators across the nation! These films are the product of the 2026 Fresh Films Weekly program’s capstone project. Tune in to see these talented young creators show everything they learned this year: screenwriting, storyboarding, costume and set design, location scouting, casting, acting, shooting, lighting, directing, editing, and everything in between!

Hey Fresh Films Weekly filmmakers!You’ve put in the work, now it’s time to share it with the world! The Coast to Coast F...
05/22/2026

Hey Fresh Films Weekly filmmakers!
You’ve put in the work, now it’s time to share it with the world! The Coast to Coast Film Festival is your moment to shine, and sharing your film is a big part of making this film festival a success.
🎬 Great filmmakers don’t just make films; they market them. Sharing your film with friends, family, teachers, and your community builds your audience, strengthens your voice, and gets your creativity, talent, and hard work noticed and celebrated.
So tell everyone you know about the Coast to Coast Film Festival — IRL and online. And share the RSVP link!
https://forms.monday.com/forms/aca4491721302cc1cf7a3e6b299ed176?r=use1&s=qr

We’ll be cheering you on every step of the way; and we can’t wait to celebrate with you on premiere day!

Lots of people dream about scoring a touchdown at the big game; some dream about filming it. Count Shadeed Sharpe in the...
05/20/2026

Lots of people dream about scoring a touchdown at the big game; some dream about filming it. Count Shadeed Sharpe in the second camp. In our second speaker session this May, “A Look Behind the Sports Media Lens,” Sharpe, a senior studio operator at ESPN, will discuss making his way and honing his craft in sports media.

Sharpe will also cover the wide array of career opportunities in modern sports media, from filming live sports and studio shows to producing sports documentaries, podcasts, social media, and more.

If you want to work in sports media, you can’t miss this speaker session!

REGISTER NOW!
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/l3lWhYKwQcWCOnTDqPT6eg #/registration

05/19/2026

Fresh Films creators benefit immensely from hands-on training and experience, but the value of behind-the-scenes tours at big deal productions, like American Idol, America’s Got Talent, Family Feud, and more, can’t be overstated.

Take a look at Fresh Films creators from our LA sites visiting the set of America’s Got Talent where they got to meet Terry Crews!

WATCH NOW!
https://youtu.be/PExDCmCv1DA

A big thank you to our partner Fremantle, for opening their doors to Fresh Films creators and helping them understand that jobs at productions like these aren’t out of reach.

05/18/2026

In just five weeks, Fresh Films Weekly creators wrote, produced, filmed, and edited short documentaries on interesting people, places, and happenings in their communities. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at their engaging work!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40wmFd8lgi0

We selected the top three out of all 62 documentaries submitted. Check them out here:

Doc4Chaos: Las Vegas’ Only Punk Store
Clark County Library (Las Vegas, NV.) – 31,000 views
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5B56gi0pag

Through My Eyes
Virtual East – 1,300 views
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvjPXp2uCnE

Patron Saints – A Straight Edge Hardcore Documentary
Accelerated Program at Fresh Films HQ (Rock Island, Ill.) – 499 views
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEw33APrRTY

Check out the playlist of all FF Weekly Creator Documentaries here!

Happy Final Fresh Friday! At least for now!🎞️📽️✨GET READY! The Coast to Coast Film Festival is JUNE 2! See all your fell...
05/15/2026

Happy Final Fresh Friday! At least for now!🎞️📽️✨
GET READY! The Coast to Coast Film Festival is JUNE 2! See all your fellow filmmakers' hard work and creative skills from the past year! Make sure to RSVP with the provided link!

See our final sites of the week! AND...we want to see YOU on our TikTok page! Talk about your dream career OR show the equipment you use at your site!

Summer will be here soon!

05/15/2026

Congratulations to our final Documentary winner with the third most views...Patron Saints - A Straight Edge Hardcore Documentary from Fresh Films HQ!

Patron Saints is the only straight-edge hardcore band in the Quad Cities IL area. With a commitment to abstinence, straight-edge is the only subculture of punk you might expect to perform in a church. Patron Saints was formed by young people who want to create a space where people like them can feel safe.

05/14/2026

Congratulations to our final Documentary winner with the third most views...Patron Saints - A Straight Edge Hardcore Documentary from Fresh Films HQ!

Patron Saints is the only straight-edge hardcore band in the Quad Cities IL area. With a commitment to abstinence, straight-edge is the only subculture of punk you might expect to perform in a church. Patron Saints was formed by young people who want to create a space where people like them can feel safe.

Watch here now!
https://youtu.be/JEw33APrRTY

05/13/2026

In only five weeks, Fresh Films Weekly creators wrote, produced, filmed, and edited short documentaries on impactful people, places, and events in their communities!
Youth were also challenged to market their films!

Congratulations to second winner with the most views...Through My Eyes from Virtual East – their documentary had over 1K views!

Filmmaker Audrey Chang celebrates her sister Sophia, who lives with a genetic disorder called DDX3X Syndrome. Sophia is a bright and loving person with distinct skills and interests, whose joy and passion uplift everyone around her. Learn about Sophia and her family, and how the DDX3X Foundation is working to support others like her.

Watch here now!
https://youtu.be/MvjPXp2uCnE

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