ABOUT THE PROGRAM
In the Filmmakers' Workshop, Jr. Filmmakers work with experienced film coaches to bring their ideas to life. They learn about scripting, production planning, filming, lighting, sound design, editing techniques and everything in between - all within the context of creating short films that are 100% student-led.
SUNDAYS FROM 3:30 - 5:00 PM (AGES 9 - 13)
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MONDAYS FROM 4:30 - 6:00 PM (AGES 14+)
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BENEFITS
Here are just a few of the outcomes you can expect from the program:
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Nurture Creativity
Let your imagination run wild to interpret thought-starting prompts and themes or create something completely unique. -
Student-Led Curriculum
You decide what we make and we're here to make that happen. We call them Film Coaches for a reason. -
Hands-On Filmmaking
You write the scripts, hold the camera, build the sets, direct the actors, star on set, edit the footage and everything in between. -
Professional Cameos
Guest speakers from the local film industry make regular appearances in our classes. -
Film On Location
We partner with the community to create immersive experiences by filming on location as much as possible. -
Collaboration and Teamwork
Filmmaking is a team-sport and everyone has a role to play both in-front of and behind the camera. -
Confidence and Empowerment
On our sets, everyone has a voice and everyone is heard. Film is one of the most powerful storytelling mechanisms around.
Now Playing
Check out some of the films that have come out of the Filmmakers' Workshop in the past.
ROCK - PAPER - SCISSORS
A comedic tale of one man's relentless quest to become champion at the Rock Paper Scissors tournament. Big Jim thinks he's about to have it all... until he finds out what his championship prize really is.
GUITER
When a struggling young bluesman is offered a free guitar in exchange for his signature, he doesn't hesitate... but failing to read the fine print will reveal a dark secret later on...
REALITY GLITCHES
A pair of friends battling boredom sit down for a day of doodling. Little do they know, a whole world of unexpected possibilities is about to appear as they discover their paper is magic-- and their drawings are coming to life.
CEREAL KILLER
Lies, deceit, mystery and despair! Misunderstanding. Two neighbours battle it out in the fight of their lives over... a box of cereal?