Micro-Documentary & Visual Storytelling lab

City Stories

City Stories is a hands-on documentary filmmaking program where students work in crews to tell real stories from their communities. Using professional cameras, sound, and editing tools, students research, film, and edit short documentaries—building empathy, collaboration, media literacy, and an understanding of real production workflows from story discovery through public screening.

SKILLS LEARNED
Documentary storytelling, interviewing, camera operation, sound recording, basic lighting, collaboration, editing, media literacy, and critical thinking.

TIMELINE
6 weeks · 3 sessions per week · Project-based workflow from concept to screening.

FINAL DELIVERABLES

• 3–5 minute short documentary

• Behind-the-scenes photo/video content

• Public screening or showcase presentation

WHO IT’S FOR
Middle school students interested in storytelling, film, journalism, and creative expression—no prior experience required.