SIMPLE TOOLS, LIMITLESS IMAGINATIONS
What
will they learn
in each class?
Storytelling techniques
Focus: public speaking & listening skills
Script development
Focus: articulating ideas & staying power
Shooting and performance
Focus: decision-making & leadership
Video editing
Focus: collaborating & being constructive
The Film Festival
Focus: supporting others & communication
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To make sure everyone can
learn to their full potential,
our mentors split course
time to personally:
- support younger students,
or stimulate older students
- help kids whose English is
not their first language
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What
kind of
activities will they
participate in?
Designed to collaborate, the courses include:
short theoretical discussions:
using film clips and other examples
playful exercises:
to test deeper understanding
independent problem-solving:
to prove learned concepts
filmmaking practise:
to practice the craft and perfect techniques
personalised mentoring:
to grow confidence & communication skills
independent homework:
to apply new technical or creative abilities
What
do they need to prep before the class?
The students will need the following equipment:
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A smartphone or camera: to shoot video
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A computer: to use scriptwriting & editing software. These will be provided free of charge for the duration of the course. On their chosen device, students should to download before the session:
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Zoom app: to attend the live classes
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DaVinci Resolve free editing software: to edit video
Please have a good internet connection, as students will be instructed to upload material on a shared GoogleDrive.
How
can parents support
their child for this class?
Parents are encouraged to let us know
which social skills they would like their
child to improve upon (for example
teamwork, leadership, concentration)
prior to starting the course, so that we
can focus our personalised mentoring
while they learn.
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Parents are invited to our last session!
This is when we'll hold a film screening
of their projects, and have a virtual festival
atmosphere to celebrate their wonderful work!
How
much
does it
cost?
INTRO CLASS & WORKSHOPS : $18 / £14 / €16 each
4-WEEK FILMMAKING COURSE: $80 / £60 / €65 total
per course & lifetime access to our global online youth film club resources.
It is our social mission to make sure filmmaking is accessible to everyone. We welcome 2 students from disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds to join our sessions for free. Contact us.