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CIEE HS Summer Abroad: Filmmaking & Storytelling in Paris
Learn the art of visual storytelling in the birthplace of cinema, Paris. You’re filming a scene on a quiet cobblestone street, the golden light catching the curve of a balcony above. The Seine shimmers nearby. Your friends help frame the shot. This is your summer to learn cinematography, scriptwriting, and directing in the city where cinema began, surrounded by beauty, new friends, and inspiratio...
Learn the art of visual storytelling in the birthplace of cinema, Paris. You’re filming a scene on a quiet cobblestone street, the golden light catching the curve of a balcony above. The Seine shimmers nearby. Your friends help frame the shot. This is your summer to learn cinematography, scriptwriting, and directing in the city where cinema began, surrounded by beauty, new friends, and inspiration at every turn. Through hands-on workshops and expert-led sessions, you’ll dive into the essentials of storytelling and filmmaking. Watch and analyze films across genres, then apply what you learn as you storyboard, shoot, and edit your own five-minute scene with a small team—then present it to peers, teachers, and local professionals. Outside the classroom, take in the City of Light. Float dow...
Program Highlights
Explore iconic Paris filming locations used in French and international cinema. Can you guess the scene?
Head to the top of the Eiffel Tower and take in sweeping city views before learning the surprising history behind Paris’s most iconic structure.
Explore the Louvre’s massive galleries with your team on a guided scavenger hunt.
Cruise the Seine on a riverboat tour, passing under historic bridges and past landmarks like Notre-Dame and the Grand Palais. Relax, chat with friends, and see Paris from a whole new angle.
Admire world-famous Impressionist art inside the Musée d’Orsay, a stunning former train station with ornate architecture and massive clocks.
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Quick Details
- Paris, France
- 2-4 Weeks
- Summer
- Experiential Learning
- American
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Program Details
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Locations
- Paris, France
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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Learn the art of visual storytelling in the birthplace of cinema, Paris. You’re filming a scene on a quiet cobblestone street, the golden light catching the curve of a balcony above. The Seine shimmers nearby. Your friends help frame the shot. This is your summer to learn cinematography, scriptwriting, and directing in the city where cinema began, surrounded by beauty, new friends, and inspiration at every turn. Through hands-on workshops and expert-led sessions, you’ll dive into the essentials of storytelling and filmmaking. Watch and analyze films across genres, then apply what you learn as you storyboard, shoot, and edit your own five-minute scene with a small team—then present it to peers, teachers, and local professionals. Outside the classroom, take in the City of Light. Float dow...
CIEE High School Abroad
CIEE High School Abroad
Ready to Learn More?
Learn the art of visual storytelling in the birthplace of cinema, Paris. You’re filming a scene on a quiet cobblestone street, the golden light catching the curve of a balcony above. The Seine shimmers nearby. Your friends help frame the shot. This is your summer to learn cinematography, scriptwriting, and directing in the city where cinema began, surrounded by beauty, new friends, and inspiration at every turn. Through hands-on workshops and expert-led sessions, you’ll dive into the essentials of storytelling and filmmaking. Watch and analyze films across genres, then apply what you learn as you storyboard, shoot, and edit your own five-minute scene with a small team—then present it to peers, teachers, and local professionals. Outside the classroom, take in the City of Light. Float dow...
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