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CIEE HS Summer Abroad: Filmmaking & Storytelling in London
London is the perfect place to study filmmaking, with its thriving creative industry and instantly recognizable backdrops. You’ll join other Global Navigators to collaborate on a short film scene, from first draft to final cut. In class and on location, you’ll dive into the building blocks of visual storytelling—scriptwriting, directing, cinematography, and editing—while getting insider tips from...
London is the perfect place to study filmmaking, with its thriving creative industry and instantly recognizable backdrops. You’ll join other Global Navigators to collaborate on a short film scene, from first draft to final cut. In class and on location, you’ll dive into the building blocks of visual storytelling—scriptwriting, directing, cinematography, and editing—while getting insider tips from professionals working in the field. You’ll analyze films across genres, create storyboards to plan each shot, and practice production techniques using real cameras and editing software. By the end, your team will present a five-minute scene and share your director’s statement, explaining your creative choices and local inspiration. Outside the classroom, you’ll soak up all that London has to off...
Program Highlights
Take a walking tour of the most iconic filming locations in London and Greenwich including Bridgerton, Thor, Pirates of the Caribbean, or The Crown.
Go behind the scenes on the Harry Potter Studio Tour. Walk the original sets used in all movies of the franchise and learn about special effects, make-up and costume design.
Walk the grounds of the Tower of London, where kings were crowned and traitors imprisoned, then cross the towering steel-and-stone beauty of Tower Bridge.
Hop on a riverboat and cruise the Thames to Greenwich, snapping skyline photos and relaxing as iconic landmarks like the London Eye and St. Paul’s Cathedral float by.
Explore London’s greatest hits—Big Ben’s clock tower and Parliament’s Gothic arches—and learn how filmmakers frame these icons to set mood, signal place, and build unforgettable worlds on screen.
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Quick Details
- London, England
- 2-4 Weeks
- Summer
- Experiential Learning
- American
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Program Details
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Locations
- London, England
Types and Subjects
- Focus Areas
- Experiential Learning
Availability
Years Offered: 2026
- 2-4 Weeks
- Summer
Age Requirement
14-17
Guidelines
- American
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Some Program Activity Costs
- Travel Insurance
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Other
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- High School Freshman (1st Year)
- High School Sophomore (2nd Year)
- High School Junior (3rd Year)
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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London is the perfect place to study filmmaking, with its thriving creative industry and instantly recognizable backdrops. You’ll join other Global Navigators to collaborate on a short film scene, from first draft to final cut. In class and on location, you’ll dive into the building blocks of visual storytelling—scriptwriting, directing, cinematography, and editing—while getting insider tips from professionals working in the field. You’ll analyze films across genres, create storyboards to plan each shot, and practice production techniques using real cameras and editing software. By the end, your team will present a five-minute scene and share your director’s statement, explaining your creative choices and local inspiration. Outside the classroom, you’ll soak up all that London has to off...
CIEE High School Abroad
CIEE High School Abroad
Ready to Learn More?
London is the perfect place to study filmmaking, with its thriving creative industry and instantly recognizable backdrops. You’ll join other Global Navigators to collaborate on a short film scene, from first draft to final cut. In class and on location, you’ll dive into the building blocks of visual storytelling—scriptwriting, directing, cinematography, and editing—while getting insider tips from professionals working in the field. You’ll analyze films across genres, create storyboards to plan each shot, and practice production techniques using real cameras and editing software. By the end, your team will present a five-minute scene and share your director’s statement, explaining your creative choices and local inspiration. Outside the classroom, you’ll soak up all that London has to off...
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