Mississippi Delta Film Academy

A two-week summer program led by Dr. Davis Houck and Dr. Pablo Correa for highly motivated high school students from the Mississippi Delta. The Film Academy empowers students to shoot, produce, and edit their own high-quality documentary film.

Program Details

• Duration: Two weeks (summer)
• Geographic Scope: Mississippi Delta region
• Target Participants: High school students
• Focus Areas:
  • Documentary filmmaking (shooting, producing, editing)
  • Civil Rights Movement history
  • Learning from industry professionals
  • Conducting interviews with Civil Rights Icons

Support Provided

• Safe creative space during summer
• Meals provided by the Till Center
• Stipend to acknowledge student hard work
• Industry professional instruction

Contact Information

Physical Address: 158 North Court Street, Sumner, MS 38957

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 405, Tutwiler, MS 38963

How to Apply

1. Complete the application form available at https://www.emmett-till.org/apply
2. A mobile-friendly Google Form alternative is available if you experience format issues with the main form
3. Submit application through the designated form portal

Note: Specific application deadline, required materials, and narrative questions are not detailed in the provided content. Contact the organization directly for complete application requirements and deadlines.