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 Signature is a push-in, during school program where filmmaking mentors guide students through the process of creating a short narrative film. The program meets twice a week for 90 minutes throughout the school year, with curriculum aligned to English Language Arts and Media Arts state standards.

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 Summer is an immersive 20-day camp that gives students the opportunity to work with filmmaking mentors to create short-form content. The program meets Monday through Friday for four hours each day, providing a focused and creative summer experience.

YCP CTE FILM
PRODUCTION PATHWAY

The YCP CTE Film Production Pathway is a two-course sequence aligned to CTE Arts, Media, and Entertainment (AME) standards. Students begin with a Concentrator course that deepens their knowledge of film production and then move into a Capstone course, where they apply their skills to produce portfolio-ready projects. Throughout the pathway, students are guided by filmmaking mentors to gain hands-on experience, develop both technical and creative skills, and prepare for college and careers in the film industry.

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.

Social Feed

YCP Alumni Jaylene Garcia, Danna Ponce, and Alex Figueroa recently worked as Production Assistants on YCP Alumni Fellowship mentor Marcella Ochoa’s horror short film, The Hidden, executive produced by Aimee Garcia and starring Mishel Prada, Isabella Gomez, and Jessica Marie Garcia. 🎬

It’s a great example of the YCP network in action, connecting emerging filmmakers with hands-on opportunities to learn alongside industry professionals as they build their careers.

#YouthCinemaProject #Filmmaking #FilmProduction #ProductionAssistant #FutureFilmmakers

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YCP Alumni Jaylene Garcia, Danna Ponce, and Alex Figueroa recently worked as Production Assistants on YCP Alumni Fellowship mentor Marcella Ochoa’s horror short film, The Hidden, executive produced by Aimee Garcia and starring Mishel Prada, Isabella Gomez, and Jessica Marie Garcia. 🎬It’s a great example of the YCP network in action, connecting emerging filmmakers with hands-on opportunities to learn alongside industry professionals as they build their careers.#YouthCinemaProject #Filmmaking #FilmProduction #ProductionAssistant #FutureFilmmakers

🎬✨ YCP Film of the Week: “Overnight Animator”

From the imaginative filmmakers at Montebello Unified School District, “Overnight Animator” takes us on a journey with an animator over working himself to earn a leadership position at his company, will his hard work be rewarded?

👇 Watch the full film through the link in our bio and find out!

#YouthCinemaProject #StudentFilm #filmclip #Fyp #ShortFilm

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🎬✨ YCP Film of the Week: “Overnight Animator”From the imaginative filmmakers at Montebello Unified School District, “Overnight Animator” takes us on a journey with an animator over working himself to earn a leadership position at his company, will his hard work be rewarded?👇 Watch the full film through the link in our bio and find out!#YouthCinemaProject #StudentFilm #filmclip #Fyp #ShortFilm

Join the Youth Cinema Project as an Animation Mentor and help students develop storytelling and animation skills through hands-on, project-based learning.

💼 Part-time
📍 Palmdale, CA

Apply now and help shape the next generation of animators and visual storytellers.

🔗 Link in bio

#Palmdale #NowHiring #AnimationJobs #YouthCinemaProject #TeachingArtist

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Join the Youth Cinema Project as an Animation Mentor and help students develop storytelling and animation skills through hands-on, project-based learning.💼 Part-time
📍 Palmdale, CAApply now and help shape the next generation of animators and visual storytellers.🔗 Link in bio#Palmdale #NowHiring #AnimationJobs #YouthCinemaProject #TeachingArtist

🎬✨ YCP Film of the Week: THE LITTLE SCREDY CAT

From the filmmakers at Pasadena Unified School District, THE LITTLE SCREDY CAT takes us on a journey with a student who struggles with fear, will a sleepover with his friends help change that?

👇 Watch the full film through the link in our bio and find out!

#YouthCinemaProject #StudentFilm #filmclip #Fyp #shortfilm

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🎬✨ YCP Film of the Week: THE LITTLE SCREDY CATFrom the filmmakers at Pasadena Unified School District, THE LITTLE SCREDY CAT takes us on a journey with a student who struggles with fear, will a sleepover with his friends help change that?👇 Watch the full film through the link in our bio and find out!#YouthCinemaProject #StudentFilm #filmclip #Fyp #shortfilm

Join the Youth Cinema Project as a Filmmaking Mentor and help students develop essential storytelling and creative skills through filmmaking.

💼 Part-time
📍 Daly City, CA

Apply now and help shape the next generation of storytellers.

🔗 Link in bio

#DalyCity #Career #Hiring #NowHiring #Filmmaking

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