WHYY Summer
In Summer 2007, students from throughout Philadelphia gathered to create short films at the WHYY studios. Their efforts over six weeks saw the creation of two narrative movies from storyboarding through the final edit.
The Motion Picture
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This short film uses green screen technology to tell the story of a young gallery worker who develops a special relationship with one of the paintings. Starring Miasha Walters and Jackson Buttery and shot on location at F.U.E.L. gallery in Old City.
Shame
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This short mockumentary is a classic case of turning lemons into lemonade. When the production of short film about a superhero named No-Shame Man became fraught with problems, the students making the movie decided to make a mockumentary about a film production fraught with problems. "Shame" is the result.
School District of Philadelphia Documentary Camp
In summer 2007, twelve rising 8th- and 9th-graders attended a video production camp, jointly run by WHYY and the School District of Philadelphia. Over three weeks, the students created three short documentaries on a wide range of topics.
Color
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A seven-minute documentary, which draws on person-on-the-street interviews, "Color" examines current attitudes toward interracial relationships and biracial children. Produced by student filmmakers Jasmine Hardy, Daryl Hill, Briana Roberts, Tashayana Grant, and Lisa Fisher.
The Solitary Years
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Eastern State Penitentiary is America's most historic prison and one of Philadelphia's most fascinating tourist attractions. "The Solitary Years" looks at the prison's origins, its strict policy of solitude, and how that policy changed over the years. Produced by student filmmakers Chima Nwakpuda, Courtney Bryant, and Chris Collins.
The Disposal Project
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What do you do with your old computers and other electronics when they become obsolete? "The Disposal Project" focuses on the proper way to dispose of electronic trash and the people who are working behind the scenes to make sure our old computers aren't harming our environment. Produced by Manny Vazquez, Basheer Lewis, and Huizhong Wu.
WHYY Film Academy -- a Partnership with Julian Krinsky Camps and Programs
This summer, the Learning Lab kicked off a partnership with Julian Krinksy Camps and Programs. The three-week WHYY Film Academy taught six teenagers to produce narrative short films. The first week was devoted primarily to instruction, covering topics such as continuity editing, framing shots, lighting, sound, and acting. The final two weeks saw the teens on the streets of Philadelphia producing their own movies from scripts they had written. These six teens served as actors, writers, directors, sound and lighting technicians, musicians, and editors, and completed their films from script to DVD in just 10 working days. We hope you enjoy their final products.
 The Yellow Shoes
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A love story between a boy and his new shoes, this short film uses music and color to follow the path of a romance from its exciting beginning to its heart-breaking conclusion. Produced by Brett Anders, Claire Bouvard, and Matt Whitman.
 Trouble on Bread Street
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This 9-minute short, plays on the conventions of the classic Western, bringing cowboys and outlaws to the modern city. Produced by Sam Austin, Kim Burwash and Kim Klein.
Partnering public and private education, as well as area non-profits, the Learning Lab offers over 60 weekly hours of summer video instruction. During this time, students develop production skills through project-based, hands-on learning. Partners in 2006 summer programs were Friends Select School, Congreso Latinos Unidos, the School District of Phildelphia, and the Urban Nutrition Initiative.
Phanatic! A Phanumentary
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Teens enrolled in the Learning Lab's Summer 2006 program trace the history and cultural importance of the Philadelphia Phillies' baseball club mascot, Phillie Phanatic. See him in action and listen to interviews with various Phillies personalities, including veteran announcer, Harry Kalas.
 School District Partnership: The Truth About Bullying
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During Summer 2006, five incoming 9th graders produced a short documentary on the harmful effects of bullying. Listen to personalexperiences as experts discuss preventative measures.
 Inked Out in Philly
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Also in Summer 2006, four teens ventured from tattoo parlors on South Street to the Penn Museum, discovering the history and cultural phenomenon of tattooing. Watch to find out how someone gets "ink" as you see it live.
 Friends Select Summer Documentary Workshop
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In Summer 2005, three 14-year-old students enrolled in WHYY's Documentary Workshop created a half-hour movie about the history, controversy, and public reaction surrounding the skating ban in iconic Love Park.
The initial screening of Skaters in LOVE drew over 200 people, and the documentary has a been a popular Learning Lab favorite ever since.
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