Film & New Media

Why Study Film & New Media at Interlochen

Bring a story to life in a truly collaborative environment. Develop your vision while gaining technical skills. You'll realize that spark of creativity with the magic of technology under the guidance and mentorship of our experienced faculty.

At Interlochen, talented filmmakers and digital storytellers from around the world gather to create new worlds. Here, you'll expand your vision while gaining valuable hands-on experience.

Summer Arts Camp

Film & New Media Camps

Arts Boarding School

Film & New Media Majors

Online Courses and Lessons

Film & New Media Programs

Innovative, Interdisciplinary Education

At Interlochen, our film & new media students are immersed in the moviemaking process from start to finish, unlocking new artistry every step of the way.

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Learn from Seasoned Industry Professionals

Including screenwriters, directors, producers, documentarians, and more, our faculty bring their real-life experience and know-how to every class.

film and new media at interlochen arts camp

Creativity Through Collaboration

Your unique perspective will be nurtured and celebrated while you join forces with other students to collaborate on fully realized productions.

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Screen, Stream, See Your Dreams

Our resources and facilities will give you access to tools that will transform your imagination into reality, all in an inspiring setting.

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From Brazil to Interlochen: Ramiro Neto finds friendship, career connections, and new skills in an action-packed postgraduate year

Leaving his home country to pursue animation was a leap of faith. Stellar instructors, trips to famous animation studios, and opportunities to share his culture with the student body has made everything worth it.

February 20, 2026

Interlochen Arts Academy students earn accolades in YoungArts competition

12 Arts Academy students earned accolades in one of the nation’s leading awards programs for high school-age artists.

January 30, 2026

A student kneels to work with a plant. A smiling farmer holds braided ears of corn.

Farming from the heart: An Anishinaabe farmer and her Arts Academy student share traditional agricultural practices in Greenacres documentary

A chance encounter between a film crew and a Michigan farm family led one student from regenerative agriculture to animation—and back again.

January 26, 2026

May

Film & New Media, Academy Student

Film and New Media Showcase

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 - 7:30 p.m. ET

DeRoy Center for Film Studies FREE, no tickets required

May

Film & New Media, Academy Student

Film Capstone Premiere

Friday, May 15, 2026 - 7:30 p.m. ET