Thanks for your interest in being one of the participants in the 2027 Documentary History Project for Youth (DHPY).
The application deadline is Friday, March 19, 2027, at 5 pm
The Documentary History Project for Youth is an annual after-school, weekend, and summertime digital media production workshop for middle and high school students. Each year, youth participants create short documentary films as a way to explore some aspect of the social, political, and cultural history of Philadelphia. In past years, students have focused on policing, African American history, and leadership.
The program will run from April 2027 – December 2027. Interested applicants must be willing to commit to 5 hours per week during the school year and up to 10 hours per week in the summer. Participants are paid a stipend for their participation.
Please complete this application. When all the applications are in, we will contact you to schedule an interview with the instructors. An in-person orientation will be scheduled upon acceptance into the DHPY cohort. In the meantime, you, your caregiver, or your school should feel free to call 215-222-4201, or email us at inquiry@scribe.org with questions about Scribe Video Center or the Documentary History Project for Youth.
Please complete this application. When all the applications are in, we will contact you to schedule an interview with the instructors. An in-person orientation will be scheduled upon acceptance into the DHPY cohort. In the meantime, you, your caregiver, or your school should feel free to call 215-222-4201, or email us at inquiry@scribe.org with questions about Scribe Video Center or the Documentary History Project for Youth.
In order to complete this application, you will need the following:
- Responses to these 3 questions:
- Why are you interested in video making and what would you like to learn?
- Why is history important to you?
- Why would you make a good member of the Documentary History Project for Youth production team?
- One copy of your most recent report card, even if from your previous school.
- One letter of support from a recent or current teacher or school counselor.
We look forward to receiving your application!