Applications for the 2025 Summer Documentary Institute are now open!

The Appalachian Media Institute (AMI) is now accepting applications for our annual Summer Documentary Institute!

Since 1988, the Appalachian Media Institute (AMI) has provided opportunities for young people from central Appalachia to explore their communities and develop their creative skills through the arts and media. Over the course of the summer, youth (ages 14 to 22) explore the basics of video and audio production, view and discuss documentary media, and learn how to produce and distribute meaningful media about community issues and traditions.

This year's Summer Documentary Institute will expand upon AMI’s tradition of innovative media training with an 8-week program that utilizes documentary storytelling as a means to explore, produce and share youth-led visions for central Appalachia’s future. Youth interns will experience a broad range of workshops on media production, including podcasting, media campaign strategy, digital filmmaking, photography and web-based storytelling taught by regional artists.

Apply Now!

If you’d like to apply to join us for the 2025 Summer Documentary Institute, click the link below!

(This PAID internship is available for youth ages 14 to 22 who are located in Central Appalachia and are able to meet Monday-Thursday during typical working hours in Jenkins, KY)