Flip the Lens is a platform for teens to create and share video documentaries, explore the human condition, develop interpersonal skills, and make social impact.
Have authentic, meaningful conversations about themes like Belonging, Creativity & Culture. Learn how to engage comfortably with a cross-section of people.
Create a “Day in the Life” film and a Video Essay. Foster an understanding of others’ perspectives & your own POV on a social issue.
Submit your films for review, feedback, and publication on the Flip the Lens YouTube channel. Build a digital portfolio with substance.
Adjusting quickly to changing circumstances and environments.
Effectively conveying information and ideas through written, oral, and visual means.
Analyzing information and situations to make informed decisions.
Working effectively with others towards a common goal.
Generating new ideas and approaches to problem-solving.
Understanding, and being aware of and sensitive to the feelings.
Accurately receiving, interpreting, and understanding spoken information.
Consciously developing a connection with another person based on mutual trust.
Module Four
Storytelling & Interviewing Tutorials →
Module Five
Feature Profile Writing Assignment →
Module Six
POV Video Essay Assignment →
Module Seven
The Belonging Project →
We’ll walk you through how to upload your video for review. You’ll get our feedback and any suggested revisions within five business days.
Once you make the requested edits, re-submit your video. If all the recommendations have been addressed, your video will be published on the Flip the Lens Youtube channel within five business days. Each video you create will appear on your playlist and serve as an impressive digital portfolio! Bravo!
Anytime!
This course is online and on-demand.
Engage with it at your convenience!
You have a year from the purchase of the course to submit your four videos, so there is no rush to complete your filming!
Anywhere!
100% with downloadable modules so you can go at your own pace!
The Flip the Lens People Power Skills Course gives you the skills and structure to conduct three powerful interviews and one mini documentary. We present you with storytelling and interviewing techniques and tips; technical tutorials; templates for creating four videos; and we’ll publish and promote your finished pieces!
This course is for creative, altruistic high school and college students who want to make an impact and are ready to get started as video creators. Eligibility:
