Guidelines

 

Applications for the 2023 session are now being accepted. Deadline: April 16, 2023

YDA is carefully monitoring the corona virus pandemic and the impact it might have on our 2023 production session. At this time, we expect to run our 2023 programs fully and will be opening the application process in January, 2023 (applications due April 16.) However, any applicant who is unable to meet this deadline due to disruptions can file for an extension. Please address extension requests in writing to YDA Director Tom Shepard: tom@youthdocumentary.org

Welcome to the application pages for the Youth Documentary Academy. Our primary YDA session runs for approximately 8 weeks starting at the beginning of June.  Participants are expected to be available for and attend the entire session.

GUIDELINES TO APPLY:

√  Must be between the ages of 14-18

√  Must live in Colorado Springs and surrounding areas (exceptions will be made on a case by case basis.)

√ Application completed online and submitted before April 16 (Click on the “apply” page or click HERE) Consideration for application extensions will be made if contacted before April 16th.

√ Provide name and email address for one teacher or mentor who has agreed to provide a letter of recommendation

We will email to confirm receipt of any online applications and to follow up with any additional required materials. Interviews will be scheduled in early May and applicants will be notified of acceptance soon after.

APPLY HERE

These are OUR stories. I’m amazed at what we had access to in a seven-week program. YDA has helped me in so many ways.

WILLIAM J. SOBOLIK, 18