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JXN Youth Academy

From securing permits to scouting locations, Film JXN serves as your comprehensive guide to facilitating productions throughout the Jackson Metropolitan area.

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Film Jackson

Building the Next Generation of Filmmakers

The Film JXN Youth Academy is where Jackson’s young creatives learn to bring their stories to life. What began as the annual Film JXN Youth Summer Camp has now grown into a year-round Academy, offering students hands-on training in every part of the filmmaking process from script to screen.

Through workshops, film challenges, and mentorship from industry professionals, students gain the skills and confidence to produce original short films while developing teamwork, leadership, and creative problem solving.

  • Hands-On Training: Direct experience with cameras, editing, and production

  • Creative Storytelling: Guidance on how to turn ideas into powerful films

  • Industry Mentorship: Access to local filmmakers and working professionals

  • Youth Film Challenges: Opportunities to showcase projects to the community

Whether students dream of becoming directors, screenwriters, editors, or producers, the Academy provides a launchpad to explore filmmaking in a supportive, inspiring environment.