Discussing the First Shot of the Day

Cinematography Professor discussing lighting techniques

Working with Warner Bros. Executives on the backlot

Jon Chu & Peter Cramer meeting with students from the NBCUniversal class

Directing Intensive students at a private color grading session

Creating Storyboards students in the SCA Animation lab

Students production designing a coffee shop set

Enjoying some fun, sun, and cinema at USC

Discussing the next shot

NBCUniversal students at a Private Screening

Filming an intense scene on location

Scouting locations on the Warner Bros. backlot

Shooting on location

Horror Filmmaking students on set

Hanging out with Mark Hamill

Shooting on the Warner Bros backlot

Setting up the next shot

Celebrating the last day of class!

Applications to the 2026 SCA Summer Program open December 15, 2025.
The 2026 Program runs from Thursday, June 25 - Friday, August 7, 2026.
For any questions, please contact us at summer@cinema.usc.edu.
or 213-740-3327.

The USC SCA Summer Program!

The USC School of Cinematic Arts (SCA) Summer Program welcomes students ages 16 years and older from around the world to dive into the beauty and magic of film, television, animation, and game design.

For six unforgettable weeks -- from late June to early August -- you'll learn by doing: creating, collaborating, and discovering your voice as a cinematic storyteller. From directing, writing, and editing to animation, game design, and film and television industry studies, you'll gain invaluable skills and earn transferable college credits along the way.

Taught by SCA's renowned faculty of acclaimed industry professionals, our hands-on classes take place on USC's cutting-edge campus, where you'll use our world-class facilities and production equipment while engaging in screenings, seminars, and exclusive conversations with leading filmmakers, actors, and executives.

Applications open on December 15 so come and join us for some fun, sun, and cinema this Summer at SCA!

Dream big, work hard, and dare to create. The world is waiting for your stories. Your journey starts now!

Our Stories

Welcome to the SCA Summer Program Family!

USC Summer Program
Program Video

Attending the USC School of Cinematic Arts Summer Program was a turning point in my creative journey

Edio Raven - Summer 2019
SCA Summer Program Profile

The SCA Summer Program was the perfect way to be a part of filmmaking on a scale that makes you so excited for what’s to come

Aaliyah Roberson - Summer 2023 & 2024
SCA Summer Program Profile

Featured Student Work

Video poster for featured student work

USC Warner Bros Producing and Directing

Video poster for featured student work

USC NBCUniversal Producing and Directing

Video poster for featured student work

USC NAI Berdakin Filmmaking Workshop

Video poster for featured student work

Horror Filmmaking

Video poster for featured student work

Filmmaking Intensive

Video poster for featured student work

Essentials Of Game Design

Video poster for featured student work

Essentials of Cinematography Reel

Video poster for featured student work

Documentary Filmmaking

Video poster for featured student work

Directing Intensive

Video poster for featured student work

Creating Storyboards for Animation Film and Television