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 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...