Film Making Archives - Centauri Arts

Film Production: Action Adventure Movies

Ages 11-17 Monday 18 August -Friday 22 August 3pm-7.30pm Make a short film in just 5 days! Learn by doing, as you devise your plot, create a storyboard, write the script, scout locations, and film! We’ll work collaboratively in the studio and out in the neighbourhood, creating a movie that will take everyone’s skills to the next level. Learn about lighting, sound, directing, camera work and more as you experience life on set – plus, act on camera if you choose! We’ll screen our movie on the last day, or share it together online, once the editing is done. PROGRAM CALENDAR APPLY NOW! Film Camps - On-Line and in Bloor West Village [...]

March 12th, 2022|Film Making, Summer Day Camp 2025|

The Art of Screenwriting

Ages 11-17 Monday 11 August- Friday 15 August 3pm - 7.30pm In this fast-paced and varied program for writers and filmmakers, you will learn how to structure a story for film and how to create compelling, fast-moving plots. We’ll be teaching you how to outline your screenplay and how to create characters an audience will love (or love to hate!). You’ll write elevator pitches for an original feature film idea and write a short film script. Learn why writing for film relies on strong story and visual impact, as you prepare to pitch your concept in a celebration on the final day. Beginner and experienced writers and filmmaker are all welcome; write by hand or on a device, the choice is yours! PROGRAM [...]

March 12th, 2022|Creative Writing, Film Making, Summer Day Camp 2025|

Creative Writing: Writing for TV…Life in a Writers’ Room

Ages 11-17 Monday 4 August- Friday 8 August 10am to 2.30pm Have you ever wondered what it would be like to write for television? Well, this is your chance to find out! Experience life in a Writer’s Room as you work collaboratively with other writers to devise an original TV series. We’ll teach you how to sculpt a story, build unforgettable characters and write amazing dialogue. You’ll learn why writing for television relies on well-structured plot and visual impact as you create a pilot for your very own TV show. Get ready to pitch your ideas in a celebration on the final day. Beginner and experienced writers are all welcome; write by hand or on a device, the choice is yours! PROGRAM [...]

March 12th, 2022|Creative Writing, Film Making, Summer Day Camp 2025|

Film Production: Alien Invasion!

Ages 11-17 Monday 28 July – Friday 1 August 10am – 2.30pm Make a short film in just 5 days! Learn by doing, as you devise your plot, create a storyboard, write the script, scout locations, and film! We’ll work collaboratively in the studio and out in the neighbourhood, creating a movie that will take everyone’s skills to the next level. Learn about lighting, sound, directing, camera work and more as you experience life on set – plus, act on camera if you choose! PROGRAM CALENDAR APPLY NOW! Film Making Camps - On-Line and in Bloor West Village

March 12th, 2022|Film Making, Summer Day Camp 2025|

Film Production: The High Park School of Wizardry

Ages 9-15 Monday 21 July – Friday 25 July 3pm – 7.30pm Make a short film in just 5 days! Learn by doing, as you devise your plot, create a storyboard, write the script, scout locations, and film! We’ll work collaboratively in the studio and out in the neighbourhood, creating a movie that will take everyone’s skills to the next level. Learn about lighting, sound, directing, camera work and more as you experience life on set – plus, act on camera if you choose! We’ll screen our movie on the last day, or share it together online, once the editing is done. PROGRAM CALENDAR APPLY NOW! Film Making Camps - On-Line and in Bloor West [...]

March 12th, 2022|Film Making, Summer Day Camp 2025|

Photography & Photo Editing

Ages 11-17 Monday 21st July - Friday 25th July 10am to 2.30pm each day Learn to take great photographs as you participate in photographic assignments in our studio and on location. Discover nature photography, portraiture, macro, architectural photography and more. Learn how to use SLR camera features, and to take amazing shots with only your phone. Towards the end of the week, we will turn to editing! We’ll teach you how to make the most of photo editing software as you create fabulous art using your own photographs as raw material. Photographers participate in a group exhibition on the final day. Bring along an SLR camera if you have one – or we have ones you can use. Campers should bring a [...]

March 12th, 2022|Film Making, Fine Art & Digital Art, Summer Day Camp 2025|