6–8 CREATE

IDEAS INTOACTION.

GENDIE helps middle school students build storytelling, filmmaking, and media creation skills while finding their voice and confidence.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

A Creative Foundation for What’s Next.

GENDIE gives middle school students hands-on experience creating original content. Through collaborative projects, students build technical skills, creative confidence, and a stronger sense of voice.

  • Creative Confidence

    Turn ideas into original work with support.

  • Collaboration

    Work in teams, give feedback, and share ideas.

  • Filmmaking Skills

    Learn camera, sound, and editing fundamentals.

  • Real-World Readiness

    Practice planning, communication, and presentation.

STUDENT EXPERIENCE

LEARN.CREATE.EXPLORE.

Students work in small production teams, building skills through hands-on projects that turn their ideas into finished work.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Hands‑On Learning. Real‑World Inspiration.

GENDIE brings film and media to life with project-based lessons, creative challenges, and opportunities to share original work.

Students create original content.

Create Original Content

Plan and produce short films and media projects from student ideas.

Students plan a story.

Explore Storytelling

Develop characters, scenes, and story structure with purpose.

Students collaborate on a shoot.

Work Together

Build teamwork, communication, and leadership on every project.

Students explore creative careers.

Explore Creative Careers

Learn about the roles behind film, media, and related industries.

STUDENT WORK SHOWCASE

YOUNG CREATORS.BIGGER STORIES.

See original films and media projects made by 6–8 students in the GENDIE program.

FOR SCHOOLS AND DISTRICTS

Bring GENDIEto Your School.

A turnkey 6–8 program that inspires students, supports teachers, and strengthens school communities.