Press & Events

YDA Helps Start a Conversation around Youth Suicide Prevention

YDA is so proud to participate in a series of events this Fall surrounding the topic of Youth Suicide Prevention. Filmmaker Madison Legg, along with her film UNDER THE WIRE, have been included in a series of panel presentations offered by Colorado Springs School District 11, “Awareness Matters: Understanding Mental … Read more »

YDA Students Nominated for 2017 Pikes Peak Arts Council Awards

Joshua Sun and Tea Santos, two graduates of YDA, have been nominated for awards at the 2017 Pikes Peak Arts Council Awards this October.  Both filmmakers are nominated in two categories, ‘Excellent Experimental or Documentary Film’ and ‘Young Filmmaker’. LOVE ME directed by Josh Sun, explores the cultural differences – and tensions – between … Read more »

While walking around Boulder, so many people came up to me and my dad to thank me for making AFTER WAR.

Bailey Francisco, 17


We were struck by how deeply students were willing to delve into difficult topics, often personal stories, and handle that material with real sensitivity.

Tara Thomas, Director of Education, Bemis School of Art