Denver young filmmakers workshop

Included in this package are a series of short videos explaining all the major concepts involved in filmmaking along with supplementary materials such as storyboards and an optional equipment list. Students in grades 6 to 8 will learn the basics of how to make a film from professional filmmaker Adam Joel o f Aggressively Compassionate.

Instruction will cover story, framing, lighting, audio, editing, and production. Nut-free snacks and water are provided. This is a collaboration with the River Forest Park District. Students in grades 6 to 8 will learn the basics of how to make a film from professional filmmaker Adam Joel of Aggressively Compassionate.

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Films A-Z. Earth Day Mini Film Fest. Printable PDF Program. Subsequently, students will dive into film explorations by analyzing classic scenes from their chosen genre. Inspired by the analysis, students will accomplish exercises in filmmaking that build the skill-set of their chosen genre.

Each course will conclude with the development of a narrative short that will be showcased during the 44th Denver Film Festival November , in front of a citywide audience of cineastes. Who can sign up? High-school students 14 — 18 from throughout the Denver Metro Area and beyond! Classes will be entirely virtual so there is no restriction on location.

Available Courses We have 3 epic genre-based courses available this summer. Each course will last 1 week and will focus on one film genre: Film Noir: June 14 — 20, Horror: June 21 — 27, Auteur Theory: June 28 — July 4 Classes will be held from ampm Monday-Friday with hour lunch break at noon.

Equipment Needed Every student will need to provide their own equipment such as: Computer for editing i. The goal of the workshops is to educate and excite Denver area youth about the art and practice of filmmaking. Students who complete the course sequence emerge as gifted storytellers, equipped with the technical tools to build films and the confidence to pursue their unique artistic vision.

Students will also gain a practical sense of the film industry and how they might pursue their training further in national film schools.