NHSI Film & Video Institute students can choose between a concentration of study in Acting on Camera, Production, or Screenwriting.
Please take some time to review the daily schedule and time commitment that the Institute requires. The program is a Film Intensive, and the schedule does not allow for many outside activities. Be thoughtful in considering your interest in the rigorous schedule of the program.




Dates for Summer 2025
5 Weeks: June 29 – August 2, 2025

Sample Daily Schedule for Film & Video Students
The following outlines our in-person programming for 2024
Times and structure are subject to change.
7:30-8:30am | Breakfast |
8:45-9:25am | All Institute Meeting |
9:30 – 11pm | CORE 1 (Acting, Production, Screenwriting) |
11:15 – 12:45 | CORE 2 (Acting, Production, Screenwriting) |
12:45-1:30pm 1:30-2:30pm | Lunch Afternoon Break |
2:30-4:00pm | ELECTIVE 1 |
4:10 – 6:00pm | ELECTIVE 2 |
6:00 – 7:00pm | Dinner |
7:30 – 10:00pm | Master Classes/Film Screenings/Study Halls/Extracurriculars |
10:30pm | DORM CLOSING (Room Checks/House Meeting) |
Weekend schedule may vary.
Students will take part in “Weekend Projects” which will involve collaborating on a film for most of the day. (8:45am-4:45pm)

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