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San Francisco Film Society Education Program Announces Young Filmmakers Camp 2013, July 8–August 9
Four Weeks of Workshops for Teens Will Provide Intensive Hands-On Training for Our Next Generation of Filmmakers
2/19/2013
The San Francisco Film Society announced today that registration is now open for Young Filmmakers Camp 2013, July 8–August 9. This intensive film program is an opportunity for young aspiring filmmakers aged 14–18 to learn from first-class film professionals in a fun, interactive, small-group environment.
“The Young Filmmakers Camp is really unique in its emphasis on the craft and aesthetic of filmmaking—not just the technology—while always ensuring that participants have a great time,” said Joanne Parsont, SFFS director of education. “We are fortunate to have a crew of highly skilled members of the Bay Area film community teaching and mentoring again this year, and we can’t wait to meet this year’s crop of emerging young media makers.”
The four-week program is divided into two age- and experience-appropriate sessions. Students can enroll in the Starter Lab or the Advanced Lab—or take both for a full four weeks of total film immersion. There is also the option to enroll in just the Learning Lab (the first week of the Starter Lab), a comprehensive one-week primer on how films are made, without the actual production process. For complete camp information, visit sffs.org/Education.
Starter Lab
July 8–19 (ages 14–18)
This intensive two-week program is for beginning and intermediate filmmakers or any teen looking to enhance their craft and storytelling skills. Over the course of two weeks, students explore filmmaking techniques in a classroom setting (Learning Lab) and then collaborate on the production of short movies (Production Lab). Final films will be screened for all students and their family members on the last day of the camp session.
Learning Lab
July 8–12 (ages 14–18)
The first week of the Starter Lab, the Learning Lab features five days of hands-on classes teaching the basics of the filmmaking process. Individual sessions include “What’s in a Movie,” “Creating Memorable Characters,” “Shooting Digital Video,” “Sound Essentials” and “Aesthetics of Editing.”
Advanced Lab
July 29–August 9 (ages 15–18)
For students who feel they have a grasp of the basics, the Advanced Lab is an opportunity to put their skills and creativity to the test. In this two-week production workshop, students will jump right in on day one, writing and planning short group projects to be shot, edited and screened in the span of the ten-day program. Advanced technical and creative filmmaking techniques will be covered.
Prerequisite: Attendance in previous SFFS Young Filmmakers Camp sessions (including the 2013 Starter Lab or Learning Lab). Teens with other filmmaking experience may be eligible; contact SFFS Education at 415-561-5040 to discuss eligibility.
Prices: Starter Lab $1000 SFFS members/$1200 general; Advanced Lab $1000 SFFS members/$1200 general; Learning Lab $580 SFFS members/$700 general. Visit sffs.org to enroll.
The Young Filmmakers Camp will be held at University High School South Campus (3220 Sacramento Street at Lyon) in San Francisco. Camp is in session Mondays–Fridays, 9:00 am–4:00 pm. Lunch is not provided.
For more information contact SFFS Education at education@sffs.org or visit sffs.org/Education.
San Francisco Film Society
Building on a legacy of more than 50 years of bringing the best in world cinema to the Bay Area, the San Francisco Film Society is a national leader in exhibition, education and filmmaker services. SFFS is headed by Executive Director Ted Hope with the programmatic leadership of Director of Programming Rachel Rosen, Director of Filmmaker360 Michele Turnure-Salleo and Director of Education Joanne Parsont.
The Film Society presents more than 100 days of exhibition each year, reaching a total audience of more than 100,000 people. Its acclaimed education program introduces international, independent and documentary cinema and media literacy to more than 10,000 teachers and students. Through Filmmaker360, the Film Society’s filmmaker services program, essential creative and business services, and funding totaling millions of dollars are provided to deserving filmmakers of all levels.
The Film Society seeks to elevate all aspects of film culture, offering a wide range of activities that engage emotions, inspire action, change perceptions and advance knowledge. A 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation, it is largely donor and member supported. Patronage and membership provides discounted prices, access to grants and residencies, private events and a wealth of other benefits.
For more information visit sffs.org.
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“The Young Filmmakers Camp is really unique in its emphasis on the craft and aesthetic of filmmaking—not just the technology—while always ensuring that participants have a great time,” said Joanne Parsont, SFFS director of education. “We are fortunate to have a crew of highly skilled members of the Bay Area film community teaching and mentoring again this year, and we can’t wait to meet this year’s crop of emerging young media makers.”
The four-week program is divided into two age- and experience-appropriate sessions. Students can enroll in the Starter Lab or the Advanced Lab—or take both for a full four weeks of total film immersion. There is also the option to enroll in just the Learning Lab (the first week of the Starter Lab), a comprehensive one-week primer on how films are made, without the actual production process. For complete camp information, visit sffs.org/Education.
Starter Lab
July 8–19 (ages 14–18)
This intensive two-week program is for beginning and intermediate filmmakers or any teen looking to enhance their craft and storytelling skills. Over the course of two weeks, students explore filmmaking techniques in a classroom setting (Learning Lab) and then collaborate on the production of short movies (Production Lab). Final films will be screened for all students and their family members on the last day of the camp session.
Learning Lab
July 8–12 (ages 14–18)
The first week of the Starter Lab, the Learning Lab features five days of hands-on classes teaching the basics of the filmmaking process. Individual sessions include “What’s in a Movie,” “Creating Memorable Characters,” “Shooting Digital Video,” “Sound Essentials” and “Aesthetics of Editing.”
Advanced Lab
July 29–August 9 (ages 15–18)
For students who feel they have a grasp of the basics, the Advanced Lab is an opportunity to put their skills and creativity to the test. In this two-week production workshop, students will jump right in on day one, writing and planning short group projects to be shot, edited and screened in the span of the ten-day program. Advanced technical and creative filmmaking techniques will be covered.
Prerequisite: Attendance in previous SFFS Young Filmmakers Camp sessions (including the 2013 Starter Lab or Learning Lab). Teens with other filmmaking experience may be eligible; contact SFFS Education at 415-561-5040 to discuss eligibility.
Prices: Starter Lab $1000 SFFS members/$1200 general; Advanced Lab $1000 SFFS members/$1200 general; Learning Lab $580 SFFS members/$700 general. Visit sffs.org to enroll.
The Young Filmmakers Camp will be held at University High School South Campus (3220 Sacramento Street at Lyon) in San Francisco. Camp is in session Mondays–Fridays, 9:00 am–4:00 pm. Lunch is not provided.
For more information contact SFFS Education at education@sffs.org or visit sffs.org/Education.
San Francisco Film Society
Building on a legacy of more than 50 years of bringing the best in world cinema to the Bay Area, the San Francisco Film Society is a national leader in exhibition, education and filmmaker services. SFFS is headed by Executive Director Ted Hope with the programmatic leadership of Director of Programming Rachel Rosen, Director of Filmmaker360 Michele Turnure-Salleo and Director of Education Joanne Parsont.
The Film Society presents more than 100 days of exhibition each year, reaching a total audience of more than 100,000 people. Its acclaimed education program introduces international, independent and documentary cinema and media literacy to more than 10,000 teachers and students. Through Filmmaker360, the Film Society’s filmmaker services program, essential creative and business services, and funding totaling millions of dollars are provided to deserving filmmakers of all levels.
The Film Society seeks to elevate all aspects of film culture, offering a wide range of activities that engage emotions, inspire action, change perceptions and advance knowledge. A 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation, it is largely donor and member supported. Patronage and membership provides discounted prices, access to grants and residencies, private events and a wealth of other benefits.
For more information visit sffs.org.
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