Young Filmmakers Program > Digital Storytelling
Digital Storytelling
About:
Digital Storytelling (DS) is an AFF arts education program that improves students’ reading, writing, communication, media technology and idea-expression skills through hands-on screenwriting and filmmaking. Launched in 2005, DS has served over 1,500 AISD students. With a curriculum developed by Austin Film Festival and AISD English teachers, DS has been implemented in high schools where a disproportionate number of the student body are economically disadvantaged and considered at-risk.
Participating Schools:
- Garza High School
- Akins High School
- Anderson High School
For more information on how your school can participate or if you are interested in attending a Teacher Training Session, contact Stacy Brick at stacy@austinfilmfestival.com or by phone at 512-478-4795.
“I am very grateful to be in this class because it has given me opportunities I never thought I could have at this age. My short script was selected as one of two to be made into a short film this year. I really couldn’t believe it! I feel honored to have worked with professional filmmakers and directors. It’s been a wonderful experience and I plan to be in this program again next year. This experience will help me greatly in the future when I actually become a professional filmmaker.
- Cristina Gonzalez, Student Participant, AFF’s Digital Storytelling program, 2012 and 2013
Sample Curriculum:
Sample Digital Storytelling Curriculum
This project is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts.