What are the SummerFilm camp dates?
All camps take place in the month of July. Please see specific dates here for each camp:
- DOCUMENTARY FILM PRODUCTION FOR TEENS | IN PERSON | Monday, July 6– Friday, July 10 • 10:00am–4:00pm
- NARRATIVE FILM PRODUCTION FOR TWEENS | IN PERSON | Monday, July 13 – Friday, July 17 • 10:00am–4:00pm
- YOUTH IN INDUSTRY LAB | ONLINE | Wednesdays –July 8 – July 29 • 10:00am–1:-00pm PT
- YOUNG CURATORS | ONLINE | Fridays – July 10 – July 31 • 10 am–12 pm PT
Where do your camps take place?
All in-person camps take place at the Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth Street in San Rafael. All online camps are hosted on Zoom and open to students anywhere in the U.S.
Do you have online camps? What do I need to know before joining the camp online?
Yes, we have two online camps: Youth In Industry Lab and Young Curators. A CAFILM Education representative will share a Zoom link and calendar invite a month before the camp begins. Make sure you have the following items ready to go prior to joining the camp:
- Device with a camera and microphone (e.g., laptop or desktop computer, tablet, smartphone)
- Reliable wifi connection
- Zoom app (make sure you have the most current version downloaded. You can download the app for free at https://zoom.us/)
- Pen and paper to take notes (optional)
What is the registration timeline and when can I register?
Early Bird Registration opens January 28, 2026 for CAFILM Members. You can become a member here. All General Registration opens February 4, 2026. Our registration does not close, but we recommend that you register at least two weeks before the start date of your preferred camp.
I am a member, and/or I became a member and am looking to register for Summerfilm camp. What should I do next?
Thank you for being a CAFILM member! Please complete your SummerFilm registration and answer “Yes” or “I became a member for Early Bird SummerFilm Registration” on our Are you a CAFILM member? When you are ready to paid for SummerFilm via our Agile Payment system, please log in to your CAFILM account and the member discount will be applied at checkout.
I just completed the Summerfilm registration, what’s next?
We will confirm your registration upon receipt and follow up with further details. Please check your spam folders for correspondence if you do not hear back from us within 48 hours. Once confirmed, you are all set!
I registered for Summerfilm and received a confirmation. When will I hear more about camp details, schedule, and logistics?
We normally send our camp information, schedule, and parental consent and media release forms in June, a month before camps begin.
I want to apply for a scholarship. Where do I apply?
You can apply for a 2026 Summerfilm scholarship here. Full and partial need-based scholarships are available for all programs.
I applied for a scholarship. How does it work and when will I hear if it is accepted?
Thank you for applying for a 2026 Summerfilm scholarship. The CAFILM Education team will evaluate, review and accept scholarships on a first-come, first-served basis. We can’t always fulfill each scholarship application.
If your 100% scholarship is approved, you do not have to pay for your selected camp. If your 50% scholarship is approved, we will share a discount code for you to use at checkout. We will confirm your scholarship via email. Please check your spam folders for correspondence if you do not hear back from us within 48 hours.
After registering for Summerfilm, I missed the payment link. Where do I pay for my Summerfilm camp?
You can pay for your selected Summerfilm film here:
What are the Summerfilm MVFF benefits?
MVFF49 Online Pass, MVFF49 Festival Guest Badge, and 2 in-theater tickets to the Youth Shorts program.
I have questions about Summerfilm that are not on our website. Who can I contact?
Please contact Education Program Manager, Diana Sánchez at education@cafilm.org
Do you have a cancellation policy?
Yes, our Cancellation Policy is the following:
Before May 20: Full Refund
After May 21-June 1: 50% Refund
After June 1: No Refund