Hofstra University and the Gold Coast International Film Festival present Youth Film Day, a day of hands-on filmmaking workshops for teens at the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication in Hempstead, NY. Hofstra, one of the top schools in the country for training media and entertainment professionals, is the official university partner of the Gold Coast International Film Festival and the Gold Coast Arts Center’s year-round film programs.

This free event is designed for students in grades 7 through 12 who have an interest in directing, producing, editing, writing or acting, and wish to explore careers in film and television. Attendees will participate in hands-on filmmaking workshops in animation, visual effects, cinematography, editing, sound design, stunts and fight choreography, special FX makeup and more, led by industry professionals including Hofstra faculty and Gold Coast International Film Festival staff and board members. 

Ramfis will be speaking at two panels during Youth Film Day.