Young Filmmakers Movie Camp
Ages 11 - 13

Find out what life is like at a real Hollywood film studio. Campers are "hired" by Big Cheese Studios in an effort to revitalize the studios performance (they've been the worst studio forever!). In need of a string of hit movies Mr. Big Cheese himself has done the unthinkable and fired almost everyone at his studio (all except a few of his longtime cronies). He's counting on his new hires (All you campers!) to breathe new life into the studio and make some hit movies. Sounds easy, right? I don't know about that but I do know that it's going to be a blast as you find out what really happens behind the studio gates.

Our two-week Young Filmmakers Movie Camp takes place in the world of Big Cheese Studios and is designed to offer something for everyone. Some want to learn all the tools needed for making their own movies, others just want to learn how a movie is made while others just want to act! Learning the basics of operating a camera, organizing a shoot, basic editing and working together in a collaborative environment will be the main focal points of the Movie Camp.

The group will split into groups and each complete a single project, of course that's assuming Mr. Big Cheese gives your idea the greenlight. If not, it's back to the drawing board.  All the movies will be screened at their World Premiere at the end of the workshop. Depending on each project’s needs, students will perform various tasks. Some may end up in front of the camera ("the talent") while others will be “behind the scenes” as directors ("the artist"), producers (don't trust these guys & gals), camerapersons or sound mixers.

For those who believe they want to pursue a further education in film, this can be a great starting point. For others, it can be a two-weeks of something completely new and different...and FUN!

Young Filmmakers Movie Camp #1
Location: Southern Maine Community College - South Portland
Dates: Summer 2009 - TBA
Monday thru Friday 9am - 4pm
Tuition: $799

Young Filmmakers Movie Camp #2
Location: Southern Maine Community College - South Portland
Dates: Summer 2009 - TBA
Monday thru Friday 9am - 4pm
Tuition: $799
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