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Student Creator Project

The Student Creator Project is a series of workshops to teach creative teens how to use media effectively to send clear messages that help people to change behaviors. Using social media networks and newly learned production skills and support, each participant will produce will produce effective messages to be aired on local television, social media, YouTube and nationally through prevention partnerships.

 

Additionally, each workshop will offer insights into teen issues by prevention professionals, local resources and support systems as well as how to respond when faced with the issues.

The Student Creator Project is bringing teens together to create peer-to-peer messages for use in social and traditional media to advance awareness of child abuse, bullying, sexual assault, substance abuse and other issues important to teens and help end it in Douglas County.

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Student Creator Project 2026
Make a short
video that
matters.
You'll learn filmmaking basics, then create a short video message (like a commercial) about an issue that matters to teens.  You don't need experience.  Just show up with curiosity and ideas.
Who is it for? - Teens 14-18 years old
When is it? - Tuesday in February 2026, 5:30 - 7:30pm
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What are we making?
A short video message that helps your community.  People sometimes call these PSA's (public service announcements), but think "short commercial for good".
How it works
Step 1
Pick your topic
Choose something you care about (stress, vaping, mental health, social media, whatever matters to you).
Step 2
Pick your role
Try acting, directing, camera, audio, makeup, editing, or writing
Step 3
Learn + plan
We teach the basics, then you write and storyboard your idea with your team
Step 4
Film + premiere
Film on Saturday, then watch the finished videos on the bid screen at the Roseburg Cinema.
Meet on these day
Workshop nights (Tuesdays)
February 3, 10, 17, 24

5:30 PM - 7:30PM at The News Review - 345 NE Winchester St, Roseburg, OR
Filming day
Saturday, February 28

Full filming day to shoot your videos
What you get

• Hands-on filmmaking skills
• A project you can share
• Premiere at Roseburg Cinema
• Top 3 videos run as ads in Douglas County
What happens during the workshops?
Each week is interactive and hands-on.
Week 1 (Feb 3)

Meet the crew, choose roles and topics, and try a fun "one-line commercial" activity.
Week 21 (Feb 10)

Turn ideas into simple scripts using templates
Week 3 (Feb 17)

Storyboard and plan shots so filming is easy.
Week 4 (Feb 24)

Final prep: props, wardrobe, checklists, and shot planning.
Filming Day
Saturday, February 28
This is where everything comes together. You take what you planned and bring it to life on set.
• You direct the scene
• You place the actors
• You tell the cameras where to go
• You work as a real film crew

THIS IS IT! Lights, camera, sound, action - guided by mentors, led by YOU!
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