KID FILMMAKERS Summer Shoot in Connecticut

DATES: July 13-17, 2009
TIMES: 9AM-4PM
LOCATION: Mystic Arts Center, 9 Water Street, Mystic, CT
AGE GROUP: ages 10-15 (child must be at least 10 years old by July 13)
SPACES AVAILABLE: 20

REGISTRATION INCLUDES: one DVD copy of film projects (i.e. editing, duplication, shipping), certificate of completion and one-year Mystic Arts Center junior membership. 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, lighting and sound, makeup, screenwriting and videography. Each crew (divided by age) will produce a 1) documentary about peace or ecology, 2) Kid Filmmakers commercial and 3) drama, comedy or musical.

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.