The Academy of Cinematic Arts
Permanently Closed on December 31, 2025
We have been so blessed to work with so many creative kids!
Keep dreaming, keep believing, and keep sharing your stories!
The ACA Team
GOLDEN LION AWARDS STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL
The GLASFF is a Cincinnati based film festival for middle school and high school student filmmakers living in the 12 Midwest states and areas within 500 miles of Cincinnati. The festival offers over 14 categories from best picture to music videos. Submissions for 2025 are now open! Submit your film today!
FILM PROGRAMS
From after school programs to summer camps, ACA has it all. The goal is to provide a positive space, by helping influence filmmakers to create life-giving films. It’s a great place for students of all ages to strengthen a hobby or build skills as a future media maker.
TEEN FILM CHALLENGE
A 72-hour filmmaking competition exclusively for teenagers! The competition enables teens to showcase their filmmaking talents, empowering them to collaborate in small groups and combine talents to produce a film in three days. All creativity, production, and post-production take place during the 72 hours, including scriptwriting, film shooting, editing, and sound design.