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Ages: 14 – 17 years
- Location: Toronto area (Sheridan College, Oakville), and Vancouver area (BCIT - Burnaby)
- Duration: 2 weeks
- Program Dates: July 6 (arrival) – July 19 (departure). July 20 – August 2, August 3 – 16
- Accommodation: Homestay (residence option available in Toronto)
- English Level: Intermediate and higher
- Open to Canadian and international students.
Discover the secrets of producing great films and TV programs in this one-of-a-kind summer camp.
Program overview
There is an enormous amount of work that goes into creating a successful film. From creating a good story to using effective lighting and editing techniques, this camp will give students a solid grounding in the basics of this exciting and rapidly growing field. Students will work in groups of 5-6 students to create a video project which will be presented to other students, staff, and teachers at the end of the program.
Program includes
- Classes
- Homestay with 3 meals per day
- Airport transfers
- Bus transit
- Daily activities
- One full-day excursion per week
- Completion certificate
- Insurance (on request)
Sample schedule
Tuesday
Wednesday
- 9 – 1 pm: Introduction to film making
- 1 – 2 pm: Lunch
- 2 – 4 pm: Composition and lighting
- 4 – 6 pm: Sports & Games
Thursday
- 9 – 1 pm: Choosing a story and structuring
- 1 – 2 pm: Lunch
- 2 – 4 pm: Cameras and sound equipment
- 4 – 6 pm: Movie
Friday
- 9 – 1 pm: Choose actors, location, and props
- 1 – 2 pm: Lunch
- 2 – 10 pm: Half Day excursion to National Film Board of Canada.
Weekend
- Full-day excursions to Niagara Falls or Whistler and time with host family
Monday
- 9 – 1 pm: Story revisions and consultations
- 1 – 2 pm: Lunch
- 2 – 4 pm: Music selection and editing
- 4 – 6 pm: Swimming
Tuesday
- 9 – 1 pm: Shooting
- 1 – 2 pm: Lunch
- 2 – 4 pm: “Be a Film Critic”
- 4 – 6 pm: Sports
Wednesday
- 9 – 1 pm: Shooting
- 1 – 2 pm: Lunch
- 2 – 4 pm: Shooting and edits
- 4 – 6 pm: Gym/Sports
Thursday
- 9 – 1 pm: Finalize music and story edits
- 1 – 2 pm: Lunch
- 2 – 6 pm: All-camp activity
Friday
- 9 – 1 pm: Pre-screen and final adjustments
- 1 – 2 pm: Lunch
- 2 – 4 pm: Red Leaf Film Festival – Students, Friends and Parents
- 4 – 10 pm: Final Excursion and Awards
Weekend
- Full-day excursions to Toronto or Victoria and time with host family
Monday
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