Dundrill Heights Film Camp: Launching Young Talent

0:00The Dundrel Heights film camp just wrapped up its fifth year at the downtown YMCA in Birmingham, turning classrooms into full-on production hubs from March 23rd through 27th. This free week-long program hooks kids in grades 4 through 12 with hands-on filmmaking from acting and screenwriting to stunt work and even building sets. Cam director Boughton Johnson and his wife kicked it off back in 2021 as a simple way to get youth into voice acting and performance. It started small but blew up quick, pulling in the city of Birmingham Board of Education and turning into year-round gigs including summer sessions for schools. Johnson's vision keeps it productive for spring break, filling idle time with real skills so kids they sharp and inspired instead of just chilling. Families, educators, and pros from spots like Tyler Perry Studios rave about it as a safe creative spot with students rotating through every role too. Discover what clicks. No one skips carpentry or electrical training because Johnson says you need those to light stages and build worlds, not just acting them.

1:08By midweek, teens crank out original short films they premiere at Friday's graduation, blending exposure with teamwork that sticks. Pros guide the way, making sure every kid tastes the full hustle of production, with fresh partnerships popping up beyond Birmingham and a month-long summer camp on deck. Dundrill Heights is shaping up as a real launch pad for young, talent, keeping the momentum rolling strong. This has been Birmingham News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with The Story.