The team of budding directors got together last year after hearing about film workshops at the Omega House studios in Southsea.
And just a few months later they are budgeting, directing, and filming – with a substantial fund of £20,000 to work with.
They work with Portsmouth film production company Tinyhorse Media and the Portsmouth Arts and Community Education project at the John Pounds Centre, Portsea. Pace helps people to get involved with arts and education projects.
The £20,000 grant came from Media Box, a government-backed fund which helps teenagers with film-making.
The Portsmouth youngsters hope to screen the films in March at the Vue cinema in Gunwharf and will also submit them to several film festivals.
Liam Howard, 18, of New Road East, Copnor, is a BTEC film and media student at South Downs College and is taking part.
He said: 'I heard about the film groups through an ex-girlfriend and it's always been my ambition to be a director I decided to come along.
'During the session in July I realised that we had the potential to make some really good films so we decided to apply for government funding.'
The funding was awarded by Media Box on the basis of the group's ambitious and original idea.
Ben Mitchell, 19 of Itchen Road, Havant, another member, said: 'Our idea was to make a film about a box that causes chaos and interferes in people's lives.
'I have made films with friends before as a hobby and study film at A-Level but I feel this experience will help with my future career, which I hope will be in film.
'This has driven me more.'
Kotty Farrel, 17, of Redhouse Park Gardens, Gosport, added: 'I was working as a youth advisor for Portsmouth City Council and studying my A-levels when I heard about this project.
'I have always wanted to work in film, maybe as a camerawoman and now I know it is possible.'
Lisa Gomer, 33, Tinyhorse production manager, said she was impressed.
'It is amazing what these young people have achieved.' she said. 'Even established independent film-makers would love the chance of a £20,000 budget to make a film. This has inspired them and will help them get a job later on life.'
For more information about taking part in the project contact Lisa at tinyhorse@ntlworld.co.uk


Ben Mitchell, left, Lisa Gomer, back, Ben Holmes and Kotty Farrel who are producing two short films which they hope to show at the Vue
cinema when they are complete PICTURE: STEVE REID (080287-17)