There is an enormous amount of work that goes into creating a successful film. From creating a good story to using effective lighting and editing techniques, this camp will give students a solid grounding in the basics of this exciting and rapidly growing field. Students will work in groups of 5-6 students to create a video project which will be presented to other students, staff, and teachers at the end of the program.

• Script development
• Pre-production
• Shooting on location and in studio
• Editing and audio post-production.

32 hours of instruction | 18 hours field project | All materials | Completed video project | 1 half-day excursion | Red Leaf completion certificate

Sample Final Project Videos 

Sample Schedule

Wednesday

9 - 1pm: Introduction to film making
1 - 2pm: Lunch
2 - 5pm: Field Project

Thursday

9 - 1pm: Choosing a story and structuring
1 - 2pm: Lunch
2 - 5pm: Field Project

Friday

9 - 1pm: Choosing actors, location and props
1 - 2pm: Lunch
2 - 8pm: Special Project and Field Trip; Dinner out

Monday

9 - 1pm: Story revisions and consultations
1 - 2pm: Lunch
2 - 5pm: Field Project

Tuesday

9 - 1pm: Shooting
1 - 2pm: Lunch
2 - 5pm: Field Project

Wednesday

9 - 1pm: Shooting
1 - 2pm: Lunch
2 - 5pm: Field Project

Thursday

9 - 1pm: Finalize music and story edits
1 - 2pm: Lunch
2 - 5pm: Field Project

Friday

9 - 1pm: Pre-screen and final adjustments
1 - 2pm: Lunch
2 - 5pm: Showing of Film Projects to friends and family