2026 FLTG Application

2026 Application
Interested in getting hands-on experience making an original film in collaboration with other teen girls and the support of film industry professionals?

The Filmmaking Lab for Teen Girls (FL4TG) is part of the Girls of Promise Initiative from the Women's Foundation of Arkansas, and brought to you by Arkansas Cinema Society.

This lab is for high school girls from age 16-18 who are passionate about storytelling and want to dive deeper into the process of screenwriting, directing, producing, cinematography, art directing, costume design, editing, and all aspects of the filmmaking process.

Guided by seasoned female filmmakers, the participants will learn about the filmmaking process and create a 3-5 minute short film with an emphasis on women’s empowerment and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) throughout the three-week program. The finished short film will premiere during ACS’s annual FILMLAND festival.

Eligibility & Requirements:

Teen Girls, Age 16-18

Available for all in-person classes in Little Rock, M-F Jun 8-26, 10-3pm.

Cost is FREE.

No prior experience is necessary.

Girls are responsible to bring their own sack lunch each day.

Application Process:

Phase 1: Complete the application form below, answer the essay questions and upload a short video.

Phase 2: Applicants in consideration will be invited to a short Zoom interview with the lab's program director.

Phase 3: Selected participants will be notified via email and must confirm attendance within ONE WEEK of acceptance.

Class Dates: Monday-Friday, June 8-26, 2026

Location of Classes: In-Person at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, Little Rock, AR

Application Closing Date: We encourage girls to apply before April 30, 2026, but will continue accepting applications until the enrollment is full.
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Essay Questions

When answering the following essay questions, please be thorough and thoughtful. Moving to Phase 2 of the application process will be determined by your answers.Minimum of 5 sentences.
Why do you think it is important for women and girls to tell their stories? *

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The lessons we take from the obstacles we encounter can drive stories. Recount a time when you faced a challenge. 1. How did it affect you? 2. What did you learn from the experience? 3. Do you think other women are affected by this challenge, why or why not? *

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Drop a link to a 30-60 second video of you telling us why you want to be a part of the Filmmaking Lab for Teen Girls.*
You can upload your video to Google Drive, Drop Box, Youtube, TikTok, whatever works for you!
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