KID FILMMAKERS Summer Shoot in Rhode Island

DATES: July 27-31, 2009
TIMES: 9AM-4PM
LOCATION: Kay Studios, 66 Valley Street, East Providence, RI
AGE GROUP: ages 10-15 (child must be at least 10 years old by July 27)
SPACES AVAILABLE: 25

REGISTRATION INCLUDES: one DVD copy of film projects (i.e. editing, duplication, shipping) and certificate of completion. Returnees are welcome to work on their own independent projects and bring laptop computers to edit their work.

CAMP DESCRIPTION: Working movie production units, featuring an intensive full-day curriculum for beginning and returning filmmakers, i.e. hands-on instruction in acting, directing, editing, lighting and sound, makeup, screenwriting, set design and videography.

Each crew (divided by age) will produce a 1) documentary about peace or ecology, 2) Kid Filmmakers commercial, 3) silent film and 4) drama, comedy or musical. Selected projects will appear on the Kid Filmmakers YouTube channel.

NOTE: This filmmaking camp includes daily movie screenings. Movies are shown to inspire and illustrate specific film techniques and are a significant part of the film education process.