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Ages 9–17 | September–May | $110/month
This isn't just a filmmaking class; it's a production crew.
Students spend the season working together to develop, create, shoot and complete an original short film from concept to screen. Along the way, they'll get hands-on experience with the entire filmmaking process while discovering the different roles that bring a movie to life.
Students will explore screenwriting, directing, acting, cinematography, camera operation, lighting, sound, production design, editing and more as they work toward one shared goal: premiering their own original film in May.
SEPTEMBER — DEVELOP
Story ideas • Filmmaking basics • Crew roles • Pitching • Developing the film
OCTOBER — WRITE & PLAN
Screenwriting • Character development • Storyboarding • Shot lists
NOVEMBER — PRE-PRODUCTION
Casting • Directing actors • Camera fundamentals • Production design • Crew assignments
DECEMBER — GET CAMERA READY
Cinematography • Lighting • Sound • Blocking • Rehearsals • Final production prep
JANUARY–MARCH — PRODUCTION
It's time to make the movie! Students work as a production crew to shoot their original short film.
APRIL — POST-PRODUCTION
Editing • Sound • Music • Titles • Movie poster • Trailer
MAY — PREMIERE!
The finished film hits the big screen with a special premiere and screening for family and friends.
One season. One crew. One original film. And by May, our young filmmakers won't just have learned how movies are made; they'll have made one.
Ages 9–17 | September–May | $110/month
This isn't just a filmmaking class; it's a production crew.
Students spend the season working together to develop, create, shoot and complete an original short film from concept to screen. Along the way, they'll get hands-on experience with the entire filmmaking process while discovering the different roles that bring a movie to life.
Students will explore screenwriting, directing, acting, cinematography, camera operation, lighting, sound, production design, editing and more as they work toward one shared goal: premiering their own original film in May.
SEPTEMBER — DEVELOP
Story ideas • Filmmaking basics • Crew roles • Pitching • Developing the film
OCTOBER — WRITE & PLAN
Screenwriting • Character development • Storyboarding • Shot lists
NOVEMBER — PRE-PRODUCTION
Casting • Directing actors • Camera fundamentals • Production design • Crew assignments
DECEMBER — GET CAMERA READY
Cinematography • Lighting • Sound • Blocking • Rehearsals • Final production prep
JANUARY–MARCH — PRODUCTION
It's time to make the movie! Students work as a production crew to shoot their original short film.
APRIL — POST-PRODUCTION
Editing • Sound • Music • Titles • Movie poster • Trailer
MAY — PREMIERE!
The finished film hits the big screen with a special premiere and screening for family and friends.
One season. One crew. One original film. And by May, our young filmmakers won't just have learned how movies are made; they'll have made one.