The Tallgrass Film Association Class of 2023 Emerging Filmmaker Program (EFP), is headed by Education Manager Thane Chastain and Technology Coordinator, Naythan Smith. Candidates for the program range from 8th grade through seniors in high school. Age range runs from 13 – 18.
Our 2023 EFPs will have the opportunity to learn from and interact with professionals in the film industry, covering a wide range of topics including: film criticism, directing, producing, screenwriting, audio production, lighting, camera technique, video editing and more.
Our EFPs will be provided hands-on learning opportunities, including:
Successful students will receive an all-access TALLPass in exchange for their participation in the program, as well as an additional all-access pass for a parent or guardian.
Applications will be accepted at this site from March 1 – March 31, 2023.
Accepted applicants will be notified on April 15, 2023.
Orientation session will be held in May. Students will only need to attend one of the orientation session. Dates TBD.
Classes:
NOTE: The program used to be called the Emerging Programmer Apprenticeship program (EPA). We are rebranding this year, but we think video this helps explain a portion of what the program demonstrates.
Wichita North High School
Kapaun Mt. Carmel
Derby High School
Wichita Northwest High School
Education Imagine Academy
Bishop Carroll Catholic High School
Wichita East High School
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