DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND: DEADLINE FOR FOR U.S CITIZENS & STUDENTS WITH A GREEN CARD OR F-1 VISA APPLICATIONS EXTENDED TO MAY 15.
Accepted students please check out the Accepted Students Page
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!

SCA Summer Program
Program Overview

"The Summer Program gave me the opportunity to create the kind of films I love, and made me more certain about my passion."

Lydia Lu - Summer 2024
SCA Summer Program Profile

" I am so grateful for this entire experience, being at Summer Program helped me figure out that I want to make movies with."

Aadit Jain - Summer 2025
SCA Summer Program Profile

"The Summer Courses teach you a lot of things. I was able to learn invaluable skills to continue my career as a filmmaker"

Frida Gonzalez - Summer 2025
SCA Summer Program Profile

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

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USC Warner Bros Producing and Directing

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USC NBCUniversal Producing and Directing

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USC NAI Berdakin Filmmaking Workshop

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Horror Filmmaking

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Filmmaking Intensive

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Essentials Of Game Design

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Essentials of Cinematography Reel

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Documentary Filmmaking

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Directing Intensive

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Creating Storyboards for Animation Film and Television