Youth in Film · HEARTH™ Program
From the classroom
to the call sheet.
Ten students. Zero film experience. An eight-month production curriculum that turned first-timers into filmmakers — with real crews, real credits, and a real premiere.
10
Students
8mo
Curriculum
1
Premiere
Youth in Film · On Set
Our Mission
Educate.
Empower.
Entertain.
Empower.
Entertain.
"To make film and television education accessible to creators building outside traditional gates — providing the workshops, mentorship, and peer community that turn creative potential into original stories and lived experiences into lasting art."
What We Do
Everything under one roof.
Film and media education, creative workshops, and cultural events — built specifically for creators building outside traditional gates who deserve the tools to tell their stories. HEARTH exists to make the craft of film and television making, music, and storytelling available to every creator — regardless of background, resources, or who they know.
Talent Development
Workshops, residencies, curriculum & mentorship in film, television, music, and storytelling
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Live Events
Cultural gatherings — open mics, screenings, panels & showcases for creative development
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Media & Stories
Original films, podcasts, digital series & music we create with creators
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Creator + Collaborator
Newsletter, peer network, chapters & creative collaboration spaces
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Work With Us
Event production, content strategy, music licensing, media education, and access programs for creators and organizations
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