About WHI
THE INSTITUTE
At our official 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we provide learning and hands-on experience in the film & video industry for high school students and young adults. We believe receiving support from their own city will empower the youth to be confident with their artistry as creatives!
WHO WE DO IT FOR
Introduction to filmmaking for young creatives ages 16-24. Our mission is to build a career pipeline into the hands of aspiring filmmakers from diverse backgrounds.
WHAT WE DO
1. Annual summer fellowship program.
2. Programming: Host workshops, screenings, and networking events throughout the year.
3. Present the annual Indiana Youth Film Festival.
CREATIVE INCUBATOR
Through this program, students receive mentorship and
resume building experiences with opportunities to practice production positions like cinematography, directing, lighting, audio, producing, etc. The students are allowed to explore different departments of production without any fear of committing or consequences of the “real world”.Their creativity, originality, storytelling, and art is safe at Weatherhouse Institute.
News and Updates
Weatherhouse Institute presents the annual Indiana Youth Film Festival every summer!
After the first complete session of Weatherhouse Institute, the Mind Trust interviews participants about their experience.
Weatherhouse Institute Alumni
Spring 2022
Macey Davis
Samaria Wright
Emily Vasquez
Amani Jihan
Ashley Jones
Summer 2022
Jada Hughes
Denise Blane
Michael Buffington
Macey Davis
Landon Lowery
Summer 2025
Eli Hernandez
Jeremiah Palmer
Natasha Glenn
Derrell Johnson
Lilly Dariri
Amani Muhammad
Summer 2025
(Middle School)
Aliyah
Ayden
Dania
Sadjo
Keyla
Zair
We'd love your support in helping cover production costs, film festivals fees, and more in order to support our filmmakers!