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  • Announcing the 2026 Heights Middle School Shorts Camps

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    Lance Godard

    And We’re Off! We’re excited to announce that Heights Middle School Shorts (HMSS®) will return in 2026 with two camp sessions, offering students the chance to learn filmmaking from the ground up — from story development to production, screening, and beyond. Whether students are new to filmmaking or ready for…

  • And… That’s a Wrap! HMSS Releases Coventry Documentary

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    Lance Godard

    After more than eight months of production, Heights Middle School Shorts is proud to announce the debut of Coventry P.E.A.C.E. Park: A New Beginning, our first-ever documentary. It’s a milestone for our growing film program, and a testimony to the community: the people who banded together to build the P.E.A.C.E Park in…

Lights, Camera, Action

HMSS is where dreams take center stage and come to life on the big screen. This is your child’s chance to experience every aspect of filmmaking—hands-on! From writing and directing to acting and producing, they’ll get a complete behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to create a film, all while discovering their own creative potential. Let them step into the spotlight and bring their vision to life!

2026 CAMP TIMELINE & OPEN ENROLLMENT Is Here!!

Heights Middle School Shorts offers two exciting film camp sessions for middle schoolers in 2026!

Camp 1 (Feb-June) allows students to create their own short narrative films.

Camp 2 (June), where students produce a short on-location documentary.

Applications are open from January 12 to March 31. Click here to learn more!

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ABOUT US

Discover the passionate team behind Heights Middle School Shorts—our visionary founders, dedicated instructors, and supportive partners who work together to make HMSS an unforgettable experience. Learn how their expertise and commitment bring out the best in every student, fostering creativity, collaboration, and the magic of filmmaking. Click to meet the people who make it all possible!

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We’re dedicated to keeping Heights Middle School Shorts free for as many students as possible, so our kids can explore their creativity without financial barriers. To make this possible, we need your support. Please consider making a donation that will help provide these talented young filmmakers with the resources and opportunities they need to discover and nurture their skills, and bring their creative visions to life.

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“I think Heights Middle School Shorts was great and fun. I learned that making a movie is a long process and it takes patience. Also, I met a lot of new friends.”

Christian Davison

2023 Heights Middle School Shorts Camper
Screenwriter

CONTACT US

Have any questions? Feel free to get in touch—we’d love to hear from you!

Buildingheights216@gmail.com