WQED Film Academy Summer 2024 In-Person Registration
WQED Film Academy is a youth education program in digital media arts and filmmaking. The Academy is open to rising 9th graders through 2024 12th grade graduates.

Students who successfully complete the program are eligible to apply for a next-level internship opportunity with Film Academy's Teen Film Crew. Upon successful completion of their internship, they may then be invited to apply for a part-time job with the Teen Film Crew where they get paid to produce promotional videos for clients and content for our web series: "The Reel Teens: Pittsburgh." Due to labor laws, students must be 16 to receive a paid position.

The summer 2024 in-person* program runs from June 24th through August 1st, 2024, Monday through Thursday from 10am-3pm, at WQED Studios in Oakland - 4802 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. A meal is provided each day free of charge. Students are also permitted to bring their own food, if they so choose. WQED Film Academy will not be in session July 4th.

The cost of the program is $2,100 per student. Financial assistance and full scholarships are available due to the generous support from foundations and the Pittsburgh community. A $100 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of registration to secure a spot. Financial assistance recipients are NOT required to provide a deposit, but confirmation via email or phone is necessary to claim the spot. The deposit will go towards the remaining balance that is due at the start of the session. Payment plans are available. COST TO ATTEND ONLY APPLIES TO A STUDENTS' FIRST SEMESTER WITH FILM ACADEMY.

If applying for full scholarships, this application is due Monday, June 10th, 2024.

WQED Film Academy uses a rolling admissions process and will notify all applicants of their application status within 2 weeks prior to the start of the semester. At that time, applicants will also be notified of financial assistance awarded, if applicable.  Limited spaces are available in each session.
 
An in-person informational orientation will be held prior to the beginning of the semester for students and families. A virtual option will also be provided. Date and time of orientation will be provided at least 2 weeks before the semester start date. 

If you have any questions, please contact Director of Film Education, Mary Ann McBride-Tackett at mmcbridetackett@wqed.org or 412-956-7325. Thanks!

*Due to the ever-changing repercussions of COVID-19, dates, times, and in-person structure is subject to change.
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Student First Name *
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Student phone number (either your cell, or the best number to reach you) *
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Grade that you will be entering in the fall  *
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Do you identify as LGBTQIA+? (Demographic information for our students is aggregated and anonymous and can assist us in funding and outreach efforts. Select all that apply. Your answer will not be shared in conjunction with your identity. Please only answer if you feel comfortable.) *
Do you identify as a person with a disability? (Demographic information for our students is aggregated and anonymous and can assist us in funding and outreach efforts. Select all that apply. Your answer will not be shared in conjunction with your identity. Please only answer if you feel comfortable.) *
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Do you have any dietary restrictions, allergies, medical conditions or special needs the staff should know about so that we may best accommodate your learning experience? Are you taking any medication? Please list all in case of emergency. *
Why would you like to join WQED's Film Academy? *
How did you hear about WQED Film Academy? *
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Do you have any known conflicts that will interfere with your Film Academy attendance? If so, briefly explain. Responses will not affect your eligibility. This is for planning purposes only! *
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Sliding Scale Information
WQED Film Academy offers scholarships covering the full cost of the program as well as a sliding scale tuition based on federal guidelines for free and reduced lunches. Spots are limited for both scholarships and sliding scale tuition.

We base our tuition on the 2023-2024 Federal Registry for Free & Reduced School Lunches shown below.
Here is what we require families pay for the program*:

Green section or below: $600

Yellow: $1,100

Anything above Yellow:  $2,100.
 
We will confirm your registration and reach out with the amount owed based on the below chart.
Payment plans are available to all paying applicants.

Full scholarships are determined based on a combination of essay answers and financial need. 

If you have any questions, please indicate in the Other Information field below, and we will reach out.

*Income falling between green and yellow sections will be rounded to the closest benchmark.
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Does your family qualify for free and reduced lunch based on the guidelines above? (Demographic information for our students is aggregated and anonymous and can assist us in funding and outreach efforts. Your answer will not be shared in conjunction with your identity.)
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