The award-winning Grandin Theatre Film Lab offers students access to video editing equipment, filming locations, and opportunities for supplementary experiences in both the Historic Grandin Theatre, Heights Community Church, as well as the Grandin Village at large. In addition, students will have access to our regions (and nation’s) film industry professionals who make films, teach film studies, act, edit and more! We strive to offer hands on experiential learning that connects the dots for students and professionals in the Roanoke Valley and beyond.

Registration for the 2026-27 curriculum year and our 2026 Summer Camps are now open. If you would like to enroll for either or both, see information below. If you have questions regarding our Film Lab offerings, please email our Program Director at grandinfilmlab@gmail.com.

Beginning in July 2026 for a fee of $325 for the week, High School campers (rising 9th through 12th) and Middle School campers (rising 6th through 8th) can attend the Grandin Theatre Film Lab Summer Camp to learn comprehensive aspects of the Film Industry. The Grandin Theatre offers our students access to the historic Grandin Theatre to view film for educational purposes. The Heights Community Church across the street is home to the Film Lab where the students will be able to utilize custom camera equipment, Mac computers, and state of the art film editing software to work on their film projects, as well as collaboration and meeting spaces.

• High School Campers Schedule: July 13 - 17, from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.

• Middle School Campers Schedule: July 20 - 24, from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.

View 2026 Summer Camp Digital Flyer HERE
View Summer Camp Enrollment Form HERE

Now in our 10th year, Grandin Theatre Film Lab is a two-semester program, with classes beginning in September 2026 and concluding at the end of the academic year in May 2027.

Beginning in August 2026, for a tuition fee of $450 per year, teens in grades 9-12 can attend the program to learn film production, lighting, screenwriting, storytelling, acting, sound engineering, and film industry acumen. Candidates are screened and chosen based on interest and commitment to the program and the curriculum. No previous experience is required. Scholarships are available to students who may require financial assistance.

Students attend the program twice a week (either Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs) following the Roanoke City Schools academic calendar.

• Beginner Class: Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:45 pm to 7:00 pm.

• Advanced Class: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:45 pm to 7:00 pm.

At the end of the year, we showcase student works at the Grandin Theatre. The Film Lab is located across the street in Heights Community Church.

View 2026-27 Full Program Digital Flyer HERE
View 2026-27 Full Program Enrollment Form HERE