- “What stayed with me most was being on set – watching how each director approached the same challenges with entirely different instincts. It made me realize how many ways there are to lead creatively. As a writer on my own project, I learned what it meant to hand a script over and see it grow in someone else’s hands. That process deepened my respect for collaboration – not as compromise, but as a way to sharpen vision through trust.”
- “This whole program was so amazing and special. I feel so lucky to have been able to learn so much about film with such amazing teachers on this gorgeous campus. “
- “I loved being able to get so much specific instruction on my work.”
- “My favorite component was the collaboration encouraged between students. It not only taught us to be good at our individual concentrations, but we also got better at working with each other and I really loved that.”
- “This is really the best summer program I’ve gone to and I really think I grew a lot.”
- “[My favorite part was] How diverse the student body was!!! So many international students, people from all over the country, people with huge backgrounds in film and people with small ones- everyone brought a different perspective and vision”
- “Electives were one of my favorite parts of the program, as it allowed us to explore more niche parts of filmmaking that weren’t covered in core classes.”
- “Everyday I learned so much and felt like I grew as a human.”
- “[My favorite part was] Creating projects as a community and collaborating”
- “The quality of teaching and individual help we received was unlike anything I’ve ever had.”
- “I learned so many valuable things this summer…I learned about things having to do with film and video such as acting techniques, TV writing, and production/camera angles and terms. However, I also learned vital lessons regarding acceptance, diversity, friendship, collaboration, cooperation, independence, and more.”
- “I had great teachers and was surrounded by peers that both supported and challenged me.”
- “I learned SO MUCH here. I haven’t really had too much of a chance to make films, especially with good equipment, but this camp made me realize what working in film is actually like and how much I enjoy it.”
- “I learned not only about filmmaking and how to become a better filmmaker but also about the importance of collaboration.”
- “This program was a huge push for me in terms of inspiration and understanding! Thank you so much – I will be grateful forever!”
- “Being surrounded by filmmakers from all over the world was super cool.”
- “I absolutely loved my classes! The faculty were amazing and I learned way more than I could have possibly imagined.”
- “I felt that I not only learned a lot, created some beautiful pieces of art, met friends and future collaborators, but it made me excited to spend the rest of my life improving upon this art form and dedicating myself to it.”
- “Not only did I learn a lot, but I actually got to put what I had learned into action…This program solidified my love and need for making films and being in films. I want to do this for the rest of my life.”
- “The production teachers are so knowledgeable and passionate about what they taught.”
“Oliver ’25 and I are lucky that we both got to be Cherubs (just 38 years in-between). Oliver made great friends and great films. For me, Cherubs was the place where I learned to write every day, professionally. It’s not an exaggeration to say that Cherubs changed my life. At this point I’ve had three television series with Kerri Kenney-Silver, the friend I made at Allison Hall on the first day of camp in 1987.” – Tom Lennon ’87
“I wanted to thank you for providing such a wonderful Cherub experience for our daughter in the Film and Video division this summer. She had a fabulous time on campus, loved being immersed in production, and learned so much. My husband and I were incredibly impressed by the film screening. The students were so talented and creative. It was rather extraordinary what they accomplished in five weeks.”
- “My daughter was a Cherub this summer in the NHSI Film & Video Division. To say she had the time of her life would be a gross understatement. To be frank, words cannot express what an incredible experience this was for her. Every single time we spoke with her her happiness, excitement, creative energy and passion came through. She was surrounded by other individuals who had the same passion and work ethic she had. She was amazed by the talent in the program, from the directors and teachers to the other students. We had high expectations for the program but none of us could have imagined how incredible it would be.”
- “[My student] is having an incredible experience in the program! Every time we talk to him, he is so excited about what he is learning. He shared with us that this program is more challenging, creative, and enriching than any educational environment that he has been a part of.”
- “When you are 16 and you want to make movies, you feel like you don’t belong and at NHSI, they belong. That is one of the best parts of this program – that the students find their community.”
- “NHSI has it all: a taste of college life, the rigor of film school, and the joy of a summer program. My favorite part is watching students form lasting friendships and collaborative partnerships with peers from all over the world. What better way to spend a summer?”
- “This program not only allows students to learn and grow within their specific area of interest, but also facilitates exploration into other exciting areas of filmmaking. It truly is five weeks of pure creativity, where students are supported and encouraged by international industry professionals to dream big and push themselves to new artistic heights.”