Join our Sunday morning filmmaking classes for young creatives, ages 8 to 14, and discover all aspects of professional film production.
Each week, students will explore a new part of the filmmaking process—from storytelling and scriptwriting to acting, camera work, sound, editing, and production design—while creating their own short film in teams.
Along the way, they’ll learn directly from special guests including professional screenwriters, actors, cinematographers, editors, and more.
No experience needed—all gear provided!
Course Curriculum:
Week 1: September 13th
Stunts for Film
- Learn safety rules and warm-ups for stunt work.
- Practice simple fight choreography and falls.
- Rehearse an action sequence in a short film.
Guest Teacher: Brynn Knickle is a seasoned film stunt coordinator who brings expertise in choreography and creating action scenes.
Week 2: September 20th
Acting & Filming
- Learn the basic roles on a film set
- Explore how stories are structured for film.
- Short movie-making!
Guest Teacher: Jackson Cummings, writer, director, and producer known for films like Relapse, Deal (2024), and House of Weston (2025).
Week 3: September 27th
Writing for Scary Movies
- Discover how to create tension and suspense in writing.
- Write short scenes and workshop them with the group.
- Small scary-movie making!
Guest Teacher: Writer, Director Nick McCarthy (The Prodigy, The Pact) gives a masterclass on building tension, atmosphere, and memorable characters in screenwriting — with a focus on the horror and thriller genres.
Week 4: October 4th
Talk Show Production
- Using a green screen, set up a Talk Show set
- Shoot a live recording of a show with Host, Guests and an Audience
- A Musical Act performs in the studio!
Guest Teacher: David Pope is a seasoned writer/director and Founder of Film Camp.
Week 5: October 11th
Make-up & Special FX
- Learn how makeup helps tell a character’s story.
- Hands-on practice creating cuts, bruises, and blood effects.
- Design a simple SFX look for the class film.
Guest Teacher: TBC
Week 6: October 18th
Final Movie Prep
- Finalize script, storyboards, and production plan.
- Assign crew roles: director, camera, sound, etc.
- Gather props, costumes, and set pieces.
Week 7: October 25th
Shoot Day 1 – Filming Begins!
- Planning and logistics
- Kids rotate roles: director, camera, boom, actors, etc.
- Full on-set experience: lights, camera, action!
Week 8: November 1st
Shoot Day 2 – Filming Continues
- Filming Continues
- Roles swapped around
- Behind-the-scenes photos and mini-interviews
Week 9: November 8th
Shoot Day 3 - Filming Completed
- Finish remaining scenes
- Begin reviewing footage
- Footage organized and uploaded
Week 10: November 15th
Editing & Post-Production
- Intro to editing (iMovie, CapCut, or Adobe Rush)
- Kids work in groups to cut their film with guidance
- Add music, effects, and titles
