Communication, Arts & Leisure Sciences

4-H Filmmaking Project

The Colorado 4‑H Filmmaking Project teaches youth how to produce videos from the initial idea to the final edit.

Members learn to operate cameras and tripods, capture and transfer footage, plan their projects, and create effective storyboards. They experiment with various film styles—such as animation, narrative stories, documentaries, promotional pieces, and historical videos—while building technical skills, creativity, and strong visual storytelling abilities.

Learn more about the 4-H Filmmaking project on Colorado 4-H.

Black DSLR Camera with Tripod

Official Project Materials

Project/Exhibit Reqs & Tools

4-H Filmmaking State Fair Entries

Project Aid

e-Record Tip Sheet

Judging/Scoring Resources

Filmmaking Score Sheet

Project Manuals

Movie Magic (Montana State University)

Project Manuals

4-H Filmmaking Workshop (DVD)

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San Luis Valley Filmmaking Project Details

This project educates on the basic knowledge of filmmaking.

You will complete a PG rating film less then 10 minutes according to Colorado State Fair requirements and record book.

  • Attend 2 projects meetings.
  • Record book in a 3-ring folder will need to accompany your project.
  • See Project Manuals above in Materials & Curriculum for details.

Cost:

  • You can use a basic camera on a cell phone and preferred app.
  • You may have some small cost for costumes and props depending on the theme of your film.

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