The Promise Workshops
The Promise Workshops bring together the empowering and expressive nature of filmmaking with professional skill development to Los Angeles area emerging adults ages 18–25. We are no longer accepting submissions for Fall 2025. Please check back in early 2026 for information on our next round of workshops.
Discover The Promise Workshops
Get an inspiring look at the workshops in this video, then explore further details below.
The Promise Workshop (2023) | Academy Museum
In this short video, Academy Museum Promise Workshop participants reflect on their experiences of being part of the first group selected to join the workshops. The piece includes documentation from the sessions and clips from some of their films illustrating the creativity and community cultivated.
Supported By
The Promise Workshops are made possible by a generous gift from Melina and Eric Esrailian.
Academy Museum education programs are supported by Melina and Eric Esrailian, the Beverly, Donald, and David Kobrin Fund, Apple Original Films, Dr. Kathy Fields and Dr. Garry Rayant, Ruderman Family Foundation, The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation, Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Dave and Tara Dollinger.