Create & Produce
Big Uppa Sky Studios blends hands-on learning with professional creative production.
Every project is built using an apprentice-style model where participants work right alongside experienced artists, technicians, filmmakers, and storytellers.
We don’t just teach creativity — we make things together.
Whether it’s a short film, podcast, livestream, interview, showcase, or digital content, people learn by building real work they can be proud of.
What We Create Together
Here’s a closer look at the types of creative projects we help participants make.
🎬 Video & Film Production
Participants join our crew to help produce:
Short film scenes
Community interviews
Mini-documentaries
Promotional videos
Behind-the-scenes features
Green screen projects
They learn framing, directing, lighting, sound, and on-set teamwork.
🎙️ Audio & Podcast Production
Hands-on sessions include:
Recording narration or voiceovers
Producing simple podcasts
Capturing music or storytelling sessions
Intro to microphones, gain staging & sound cleanup
Editing with beginner-friendly software
Participants learn by actually making something that gets shared.
🖥Digital Content Creation
We help groups create:
Social media reels
Short digital segments
Event recaps
School or nonprofit spotlights
Story-driven content for websites or presentations
Perfect for classrooms, student groups, and borough programs.
📡 Livestreams & Mini-Studio Shows
We can set up a pop-up studio anywhere to produce:
Talk shows
Variety segments
“Game show” activities
Talent showcases
Youth-hosted programs
Community highlight features
Participants rotate through real production roles:
host ● camera op ● director ● sound ● switcher ● producer
📖Community Storytelling Projects
Great for schools, libraries, boroughs, nonprofits.
We lead groups through producing:
Resident stories
Oral histories
Neighborhood spotlights
Personal narratives
Youth-led documentaries
Event coverage
Everyone walks away with new skills and something meaningful to share.
Apprentice Model: How Participants Learn
Our production sessions are:
Hands-on — you learn by doing
Collaborative — small teams + real roles
Supportive — we train at every step
Flexible — adapted to age and skill level
Confidence-building — everyone contributes something real
No experience is required.
We’re here to guide, encourage, and help you make something creatively empowering.
Every participant contributes at their own pace, with guidance from professionals who make the experience supportive, not intimidating.
Great For
Schools & after-school programs
Libraries
Nonprofits
Borough events
Youth groups
Summer camps
Clubs & creative groups
Community storytelling initiatives
Family or neighborhood projects
Marketing projects for boroughs or nonprofits
Senior centers & intergenerational programs
Session Options & Example Pricing
(Pricing varies by project size, staffing, and equipment. These estimates help set expectations.)
Creative Production Session
Hands-on production with professional guidance
From $250–$550 per session (2–4 hours)
Pop-Up Studio / Livestream Event
Mini studio setup + production crew + participant rotations
From $300–$750 (3–5 hours)
Full Project Package
Multi-week production + editing + final deliverables
From $1,200–$3,500
Discounts available for:
schools
nonprofits
borough programs
bundled multi-session packages
We will always scale the project to fit your goals and budget.
How It Works
Tell us your idea
A story? A school project? A community feature? A class assignment?We design a session
We build a plan based on your group size, age range, timeframe, and goals.We bring the tools
Lights, camera, mics, workshop supplies — whatever you need.Participants learn by doing
Hands-on, apprentice-style roles with real equipment.We finish the project together
A recording, a video, a livestream, or a digital segment to share.
BUS Publishing
When people create, they often want to share. BUS Publishing helps creators release their work — from digital videos to print projects, independent episodes, micro–short films, music, zines, and more.
Our team provides creative guidance, light production support, and distribution across BUS channels or partner platforms.
Creators retain ownership, and BUS takes only a small revenue share to help sustain community programming.
Services may include:
Editing & creative feedback
Production polish or support
Formatting for digital distribution
Basic marketing assistance
Release through BUS channels
Optional revenue-sharing models
Perfect for: Alumni of BUS workshops, Academy learners, hobbyists, musicians, writers, filmmakers, and anyone ready to share their work with the world.
Let’s Make Something Together
Whether you’re producing a story, documenting something important, or helping a group learn brand-new skills, Big Uppa Sky Studios is here to help you bring it to life.