Unlocking the Power of
Learning through
Filmmaking
The Youth Cinema Project (YCP) is a signature program of the Latino Film Institute, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. YCP uses filmmaking to engage students, strengthen academic skills, and foster personal growth. With four program options (YCP Signature, YCP AfterSchool, YCP Summer, and CTE Film Production Pathway), the in-school curriculum aligns with California ELA and Media Arts Standards and integrates 21st-century learning skills. Across all formats, YCP supports English development, social-emotional learning, and career readiness. Students gain confidence, build community, and share their work at the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF).

YCP Program Options
YCP SIGNATURE
YCP AFTERSCHOOL
YCP AfterSchool is an enrichment program where students work with filmmaking mentors to produce short-form content such as public service announcements and a web series. The program meets twice a week for 90 minutes throughout the school year, and can be integrated with the schools’ comprehensive after school program.

YCP SUMMER

YCP CTE FILM
PRODUCTION PATHWAY


ABOUT US
Our Beliefs
There is no limit on intellectual capacity and talent when opportunity is provided.
Student choice creates student voice.
A student-led, democratic development process fosters profound learning experiences.
Both individual and team reflection are essential for student growth, learning, and successful film production.
The student is the project, and the film serves as the medium.

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This past Saturday, Edward James Olmos and Hector Chaira, Director of Education Programs, took center stage at the LAUSD SEL Symposium at East Los Angeles College! 📚🤩
Mr. Olmos delivered the keynote address, while Hector led a conversation with students, with both discussions centering on the importance of Social Emotional Learning through storytelling and film education. 🎬✨
#YouthCinemaProject #LAUSD #SEL #education #filmeducation
🎬✨ YCP Film of the Week: THE MARCH
From the imaginative filmmakers at Pajaro Valley Unified School District, THE MARCH takes us on a journey with students as they combat racism in their school.
👇 Watch the full film through the link in our bio and find out!
#YouthCinemaProject #studentfilm #fyp #filmmaking #shortfilm
We’re hiring 📣 Join the Youth Cinema Project as a seasonal Summer Filmmaking Mentor and help students develop essential storytelling and creative skills through filmmaking.
💼 Part-time
📍 San Diego, CA
Apply now and help shape the next generation of storytellers.
🔗 Link in bio
#sandiego #sandiegoca #hiring #nowhiring #filmmaking
We’re hiring 📣 Join the Youth Cinema Project as a seasonal Summer Filmmaking Mentor and help students develop essential storytelling and creative skills through filmmaking.
💼 Part-time
📍 Bakersfield, CA
Apply now and help shape the next generation of storytellers.
🔗 Link in bio
#Bakersfield #BakersfieldCA #Hiring #NowHiring #filmmaking
LIGHTS… CAMERA… ACTION! 🎬✨
From May 29 to May 31, YCP students return to YCP@LALIFF at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood to premiere the content they’ve been working on all year.
This special YCP showcase features:
🎥 Short form content made by YCP filmmakers
🗣️ Live Q&As with YCP filmmakers
💪 Workshops and events led by industry professionals
👉 Link in bio to learn more about YCP.
#LALIFF #YouthCinemaProject #FilmFestival #Hollywood #fyp
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