Commercial Production

Ages 14 Through 21 Can Join

Make a PSA Short Film!

This is Light House Studio’s 11th year partnering with local nonprofits to create a Public Service Announcement (PSA). Students will read through applications and choose which nonprofit they want to feature before pitching and storyboarding their concepts.

Based on the project and concept, students will use different video techniques (e.g., animation, time-lapse, etc.) to grab the viewer's attention and engage them with the cause. Students will leave this project knowing how to “hook” viewers during a PSA.

This free workshop is a great way to learn new skills, build your portfolio, and earn community service credit.

Contact our Programs Team if you have any questions!

Commercial Production Workshop

Dates: Thursday, February 27th, March 6th & 13th

Time: 5:00 - 6:30 PM

Ages: 14 - 21 years old

Location: Light House Studio, 220 W Market St

Tuition: FREE, please register below

Meals on Wheels (2024)

Commercial Production Spring 2024

Created by Amanda Bilchick, Zack Middleton, Alice Panek, Aldie Porter, Enrique Rodriguez, and Ben Shinn

Calling all Charlottesville & Albemarle area nonprofits, causes, and social justice initiatives wanting a PSA! 

Are you interested in partnering with Light House Studio to create a 30-second public service announcement highlighting your organization?

This is Light House Studio’s 11th year partnering with a local nonprofit to create a PSA for our Commercial Production workshop. 
In 2024, students worked with Meals on Wheels to create a PSA about the important work they do in our community. You can view the PSA the students made last year above.

The deadline to apply is February 24th

PHOTOS FROM HIGH SCHOOL WORKSHOPS