The Art of Screenwriting

Ages 11-17 Monday 4 August- Friday 8 August 10am to 2.30pm 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! Instructor: [...]

Film Production

Ages 11-17 Monday 5 August – Friday 9 August 11am – 3.30pm Film Production: Hollywood Remake! Together you’ll choose a Hollywood movie you love – or love to hate – and use it as inspiration for an original film. Along the way, you’ll explore story structure, learn to create action scenes and discover a wealth of film-making skills. Spoof or serious spin-off? You decide! Make a short film in just 5 days! Learn by doing, as you choose your genre, 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 [...]

Film Production

Ages 11-17 Monday 29 July – Friday 2 August 4pm – 8.30pm Film Production: Make a Murder Mystery! Inspired by the board game Clue, you’ll create and shoot a movie with a mystery at its core. Discover how you can use camera angles, lighting and on-location filming to create intrigue, keep viewers hooked, and build to a thrilling climax! Make a short film in just 5 days! Learn by doing, as you choose your genre, 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 [...]

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