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YDA Alumni Share Films at the Scout Film Festival

So proud of our three YDA graduates whose films are screening at the Scout Film Festival this month. Congratulations Bat De La Cruz, Madison Goddard and Kallista Palapas.   The festival programming is quite selective. Tomorrow, they are interviewing Casey Affleck, among others as part of their winter fest.   … Read more »

Applications Now Open for 2021!

Students, teachers, parents, counselors in Colorado Springs: Admissions for the Youth Documentary Academy Class of 2021 are now open. Do you know a young person who has a story to tell? To learn more please visit: www.youthdocumentary.org/apply

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