
Scuola D'Arte Cinematografica per Bambini e Ragazzi
Rating
Family of 4
USD 200-400 for a multi-week course per child
Duration
2 hours per session
Best Ages
8-17
About
Scuola d'Arte Cinematografica per Bambini e Ragazzi is one of the most memorable creative programs available to children in Rome, a filmmaking school for kids and teens held at the Cinecitta studio complex, the birthplace of Italian cinema. For older kids and teenagers with a passion for storytelling, movies, or creative arts, this is a bucket-list experience tied directly to the history of one of cinema's most iconic locations.
Classes run weekday evenings during the school year, covering the full spectrum of cinematic craft: scriptwriting, directing, camera work, and basic production. The curriculum is designed to be hands-on, moving students from concepts to actual short film production over the course of a program. Students emerge with real skills and, often, a completed film they created themselves.
For visiting families, the school may offer introductory or workshop formats. It is worth contacting them directly to ask about options for non-enrolled participants. The Cinecitta location southeast of the city center is accessible by metro, Line A to Cinecitta station, making it a manageable addition to a Rome itinerary for a film-obsessed kid.
Age Suitability
Parent Logistics
Setting
Rainy Day
Great option!
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
Weekday evenings (classes run 5:30-7:30 PM Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri)
Wait Times
Enrollment-based , no walk-ins
Nearby Food
The Cinecitta area has limited dining options nearby , bring snacks or plan to eat before/after class in the Tuscolano neighborhood.
Why Kids Love It
Kids learn how movies are actually made, writing scripts, directing, and seeing their ideas come to life on camera at the historic Cinecitta studios.
Pro Tips from Parents
- Cinecitta is legendary in film history , the location alone is a thrill for movie-loving kids.
- Best suited for older kids ages 8+ with genuine interest in filmmaking or storytelling.
- Contact them well in advance if you want to enroll during a Rome visit , courses fill quickly.
What to Bring
- A notebook for scriptwriting ideas
- Comfortable clothes for active studio work
- Enthusiasm for storytelling and visual arts
Cost Info
Estimated Cost (Family of 4)
USD 200-400 for a multi-week course per child
Tips to Save
- Look for introductory workshops or single-session options rather than full course enrollment for visiting families.
- Ask about trial classes.
Hours & Contact
Hours
- Friday
- 5:30 – 7:30 PM
- Monday
- 5:30 – 7:30 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 5:30 – 7:30 PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 5:30 – 7:30 PM
- Wednesday
- Closed
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