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Discover a variety of exciting film classes in NYC, ranging from screenwriting to cinematography. Immerse yourself in the art of filmmaking and unlock your creative potential with immersive and hands-on classes.

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Virtual Class: Youtube Production - Level 2

CinemaKidz @ Online Class, Online, NY

This class is for those who have taken the YouTube Virtual Class, and want to extend their learning experience!  We will cover even more complex film and editing techniques, and really dive into what your child is passionate about!   We will discuss branding, uploading, and creating a bustling youtube channel for your followers, as well as techniques to monetize your channel.

(3) Intermediate 7 - 15 years old
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Virtual Class: Youtube Production

CinemaKidz @ Online Class, Online, NY

Always wanted to be a YouTuber and have 10,000+ followers? Want to take your videos to the next level by learning from professional filmmakers?  This class teaches all the skills and techniques used in producing film and videos from start to finish including: lighting, cinematography, editing, and various filming techniques and tricks. Teachers focus on content and techniques that your child is passionate about.  From narrative films,...

(3) All levels 7 - 15 years old
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How to Make a Film : A Series of Workshops

FIELD COLONY @ 1001 Bloomfield St, Hoboken, NJ

Ever wanted to learn how to produce a short film but either didn’t know where to start or didn’t have the equipment to try? Well now you can! In partnership with New Jersey filmmaker Brandon Ascari, you can try your hand at building out your very own short film. Brandon will take you through the ins and outs of beginner filmmaking, from concept to creation to production. Equipment will be provided to allow students to experience firsthand exactly...

(43) All levels 18 and older
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New York on Film: A Thousand and One

Museum of the City of New York - Public @ 1220 5th Ave , New York, NY

Experience the raw and unapologetic story of a mother and son navigating the harsh realities of mid-1990s New York City in this deeply American film. Follow Inez as she fights against a gentrifying Harlem, determined to build a life for herself and her son. Winner of the top U.S. Dramatic Prize at Sundance 2023.

(50) All levels 18 and older
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Stop Motion Animation (7-12 yr olds)

Children's Museum of the Arts @ 103 Charlton St, New York, NY

Learn how to create your own animated film, using a variety of 2-D and 3-D techniques. Experimenting with iStopMotion software on iPads and Mac computers, young artists will combine technology and craft to make toys, clay, found objects, and paper come to life on the big screen. Teaching Artists will guide students as they develop skills in narration, and story development. The final class will end in a celebratory screening of the class film!

(10) All levels 7 - 12 years old
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$595

4 sessions

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Filmmaking Essentials: Screenwriting

NYC Center for Media Education @ 175 E 104th St, New York, NY

Learn the essentials of crafting a compelling screenplay

(1) Beginner 18 and older
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Film Finance and Production Workshop

Global Film Finance Seminars @ 20 W 29th St, New York, NY

Funding and production options for indie film ​& Hollywood alike. ​In this one-day educational series of discussions and networking after-party, our primary focus is on equity investment for film & TV, and what essential elements are required to entice investors, along with production options to get the most production values possible.  From concept to distribution, we provide you with the necessary steps to take it to the next...

(1) All levels 18 and older
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$169
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Moonlight & Movies: Hedwig and the Angry Inch

Museum of the City of New York - Public @ 1220 5th Ave , New York, NY

Celebrate the last night of Pride Month singing along to Hedwig and the Angry Inch at our first outdoor Moonlight & Movies screening of the summer. Relive the drama and John Cameron Mitchell's 2001 film adaptation of the rock-musical composed by Stephen Trask. Mitchell also stars as the titular Hedwig Robinson, a gender-queer punk-rock singer from East Berlin who tours the U.S. with her band as she tells her life story and follows the former...

(50) All levels 18 and older
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I Could Tell You 'Bout My Life

Museum of the City of New York - Public @ 1220 5th Ave , New York, NY

On April 10, 2017, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a law to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 18 years old. Now, 16- and 17-year-olds are no longer prosecuted and incarcerated as adults. However, when Michael Martin got arrested at the age of 17, this law did not exist and a judge sentenced him to five months in jail at Rikers Island.  Two years later, at the age of 19, Martin filmed, narrated, and directed the short film I...

(50) All levels 18 and older
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Moonlight & Movies | The Automat

Museum of the City of New York - Public @ 1220 5th Ave , New York, NY

Join us for a screening of The Automat (Lisa Hurwitz, 2021), the award-winning documentary that recounts the lost history of the iconic restaurant chain Horn & Hardart, which served affordable-priced quality food to millions of New Yorkers and Philadelphians for more than a century. Horn & Hardart’s technology captured the public’s imagination like nothing else in 1900’s— the customer put nickels into slots and little windows opened...

(50) All levels 18 and older
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Investigating Techniques: Photography

Children's Museum of the Arts @ 103 Charlton St, New York, NY

In this class, young artists will explore digital photography and Photoshop techniques such as editing, cropping, and retouching. Students will develop an understanding of SLR cameras and cultivate design skills as they work with these applications. In addition, the class will experiment with alternative methods such as pinhole cameras, rayograms, and polaroid transfers.  Students will grow their knowledge of photographic history. They will...

(10) All levels 7 - 10 years old
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$500

19 sessions

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Investigating Stop-Motion Animation

Children's Museum of the Arts @ 103 Charlton St, New York, NY

For young film lovers, this class introduces various techniques of stop motion animation, including claymation, pixilation, and paper cut-out. Students will create abstract, narrative, and experimental films using iMac computers, IPEVO cameras, iStopMotion software, and a wide variety of tools and materials. Inspired by animated films such as Wallace and Gromit, Chicken Run, and The Nightmare Before Christmas, students will have the opportunity to...

(10) All levels 7 - 9 years old
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$500

18 sessions

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Film Editing

Children's Museum of the Arts @ 103 Charlton St, New York, NY

Lights, Camera, Action! … and Editing! Regarded by many filmmakers as one of the most important aspects of filmmaking, film editing is the art of assemblage and manipulation for time based media. No film would ever see the light of day without a masterful team of editors. Young artists will learn what happens behind the lights and cameras to create a compelling film. Students will learn to edit with Final Cut Pro X, record and edit sound in Garage...

(10) All levels 12 - 15 years old
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$500

17 sessions

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Food Films

Children's Museum of the Arts @ 103 Charlton St, New York, NY

Food lovers unite – young animators will make their favorite treats come to life on our animating table! Using iStopmotion software, they will learn how to create imaginative short films that pay homage to the culinary arts. This class will encourage students to hone their skills in script writing, interviewing, set design and character development as they watch their dream cuisine comes to life. Note: Class runs from 10 AM-4 PM, with supervised...

(10) All levels 6 - 12 years old
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$595

5 sessions

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Music Video (12-15 yrs.)

Children's Museum of the Arts @ 103 Charlton St, New York, NY

Develop your editing skills as you design and arrange original footage to match the rhythm of the song. Filmmakers will choose a favorite track and will then collaborate across a series of brainstorming, drawing, and storyboarding sessions, before delving into the exciting process of production. Experiment with stop motion animation, work with live action video, Final Cut editing software, and choreograph dance moves for the whole performance. After...

(10) All levels 12 - 15 years old
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$595

5 sessions

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Documentary Film (Ages 6-11)

Children's Museum of the Arts @ 103 Charlton St, New York, NY

Create a short documentary film about the young talents at CMA’s Summer Art Colony! Young artists will learn how to capture documentary footage of CMA’s art productions as they unfold all around them. They will learn the technical and creative skills of video recording on DSLRs, lighting, sound recording, interviewing and video editing. The class will visit and record the adventures and activities of all other art colony classes happening in...

(10) Beginner 6 - 11 years old
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$595

5 sessions

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Filmmaking: 16mm & Super 8 (Ages 7-10)

Children's Museum of the Arts @ 103 Charlton St, New York, NY

This unique analog filmmaking class will take young artists through the history of film as we explore old-school, vintage filmmaking techniques. Students will create their original analog films with Super 8mm and 16mm film, learn how to shoot with a Super 8 film camera, and learn hand-processing techniques.  Young artists will learn how to splice film as well as edit and modify footage using fun techniques such as: scratching, painting, bleaching...

(10) All levels 7 - 10 years old
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$535

17 sessions

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Film Editing

Children's Museum of the Arts @ 103 Charlton St, New York, NY

Lights, Camera, Action! This unique class will take young artists through the history of film and give them a chance to create their own. Students will collaborate to create their original film, from storyboarding to acting to creating props. A final film compilation will be shared online for friends and family to view at home. Don’t miss out on this unique chance to include a live action film to your portfolio!

(10) Beginner 8 - 12 years old
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$500

16 sessions

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Music Video (6-12 yrs.)

Children's Museum of the Arts @ 103 Charlton St, New York, NY

Collaborate with a real NYC-based band on their next music video! Students will develop their editing skills as they design and arrange original footage to match the rhythm of a song. Music lovers and filmmakers alike will collaborate across a series of brainstorming, drawing, and storyboarding sessions, before delving into the exciting process of production.  Students will experiment with stop motion animation equipment, work with live action...

(10) All levels 6 - 12 years old
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$595

5 sessions

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Kids Camp: Fairy Tale Films

Children's Museum of the Arts @ 103 Charlton St, New York, NY

Spend a week creating magical short films that involve a variety of giants, princes, princesses, trolls, wizards and castles! Think Fairy Tales to Hogwarts to the Dark Crystal. Students will examine and celebrate these themes using various techniques in puppet-making and stop motion animation.  They will collaborate with other campers to storyboard, develop characters and design the sets for their magical stories. Note: Class runs from 10...

(10) All levels 6 - 11 years old
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$595

5 sessions

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