Movie Making Camp for Grades K-5

Movie Making, Grades K-5

Week 1: August 16 – 20

Week 2: August 23 – 27

9 am to 2 pm

In week 1 of Movie Making class, students will participate in creative brainstorming sessions as they embark on writing a screenplay together! After gathering ideas, students in grades 3-5 will work separately to write the screenplay, while students in grades K-2 work together on other aspects of pre-production like gathering costume pieces, scene design, and scouting locations around TPH for filming. Each day will include a lunch break (students bring lunch from home) and time to relax and watch a short film or two in the theater, as well as outdoor play breaks.

In week 2 of Movie Making class, students will act in, direct, and film their script from week 1. Every student will have a chance to audition and act on camera if they choose, as well as take on different roles on the production crew. Each day will include a lunch break (students bring lunch from home) and time to relax and watch a short film together or clips from the days’ filming, as well as outdoor play breaks. By the end of week 2, the student-made film will be “in the can” and ready for professional editors to finish. The final film will debut on the big screen at our annual Student Showcase in the fall and each student will receive a link to the finished film.

Taught by Kari Morris and Jana Smith. Read about our instructors here.

Cost: $450 per week, $405 for members. For a 10% sibling discount, email info@thepicturehouse.org. Location: The Picture House.

Students can participate in this class for the full two weeks, or just choose one week, depending on what they’re most interested in.