Young Filmmakers Bootcamp

Over the course of the camp students will:

• Learn the fundamentals of screenwriting, producing, directing, cinematography, and editing.
• Learn about different jobs in the film industry what each crew member does, and the production process.
• Gain an understanding of storytelling, screenplay structure, examples of various narrative and genre styles.
• Write their own screenplays in a workshop setting.
• Learn about the business of film, releases, contracts, and all the legal documents needed to successfully make and present a film.
• Students will learn camera techniques, functionality, and operation, as well as the basics of lighting and sound.
• Gain experience using equipment through the Houston Media Source, which they will have access to after the camp.
• Learn how to work as a crew, how to storyboard, how to direct, and how to edit.
• Screen their films at the end of the workshop, and will post them online for friends and family to view.