Welcome to Winston-Salem Film Academy!

This program is a fully immersive hands-on video production class with an emphasis on story telling and monetizing your new skill set. As far as we know, it's the first of its kind that truly explores how to actually make a career out of what you learn here.

This program is for 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th grader students and takes place over three 2-hour sessions.

What will our day be like?

Get ready to dive into the exciting world of video production! Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll learn and create:

• Day 1 - Tuesday, January 21: Set up and optimize your YouTube Channel, master shot composition, and learn the basics of capturing and editing images.

• Day 2 - Thursday, January 23: Explore all things Final Cut Pro—editing techniques, shortcuts, and how to professionally share your videos.

• Day 3, Tuesday, January 28: Bring it all together! You’ll capture a story, edit it from start to finish, and publish your polished video on your YouTube Channel.

Will you have fun?

Absolutely! You’ll gain the skills to create videos that not only look and sound professional but also reflect your unique style and creativity. Get ready to unleash your inner filmmaker!

Your Instructor: Tracy Misner

Tracy Misner, founder of the Winston-Salem Film Academy, brings decades of experience in filming, editing, and teaching. A Belmont University graduate, he has guided over 1,000 students to master visual storytelling and monetize their skills, earning national recognition with 32 Student Production Awards and accolades like PBS Digital Innovator and Apple Distinguished Educator. Retiring from teaching in 2022, Tracy founded Misner Media, LLC, and partnered with Mixxer Makerspace to launch WSFA, combining their missions to inspire and empower the Winston-Salem community.