The Emmett Till Interpretive Center will be hosting the fourth annual Delta Film Academy for high school students June 17-28, 2024. Led by Dr. Davis Houck and Dr. Pablo Correa, students in the program receive hands-on instruction in filmmaking as they shoot, produce, and edit their own documentary film. They learn about Emmett Till and the Civil Rights Movement, interview local leaders, and develop project management skills as they collaborate on the final product. Participants receive free meals and a stipend for their work.
“Completing the film academy not only once, but twice, has definitely paved the way to my own self discovery of talent and communication,” said Myeisha Wright. “The academy helped me find a voice and unlock a part of me that I never knew was there. As a small town girl, it made me voice my big opinions about racial topics and historical figures. My experience was great and it has connected me to people that help me with the challenges of life. It is a program for film but it plays more than that role for me.”
Applications are open now and must be submitted by May 10th.
This year’s film academy is funded in part by the National Park Foundation’s ParkVentures program. However, the grant does not cover the full cost of hosting 22 students in the two-week program. If you’re interested in supporting the Delta Film Academy, you can make a donation by visiting us at emmett-till.org/donate.
Date posted: April 12, 2024