Film Summer Camp

Unleash your child's creativity with our Film Camp, in partnership with Film Camp In A Box!

Campers will engage in hands-on exploration of the filmmaking process in both the morning and afternoon, including pre-production, production and post production. In addition to their creative endeavors, campers will enjoy the outdoor pedestrian area of the Distillery District, providing a unique and inspiring backdrop for their filmmaking adventures. They will also have the opportunity to work in studios, enhancing their filmmaking skills in a dynamic environment.

JULY 7-11, 2025 | “LEGO Stop Motion Summer Camp”

Ages: 9 – 14 years old | Fee: $425 (5 days / from 9am to 4pm)
This camp empowers campers to build essential digital literacy skills as they dive into the world of stop-motion animation. Working in small teams, participants will use LEGO mini-figures to design stories, construct sets, and animate scenes. They’ll explore the full animation process, adding sound effects, special effects, voice-overs, music, and titles to create their unique LEGO stop-motion short film.
At the end of camp, participants will proudly present their stop-motion movie to parents, showcasing all their hard work and creativity!

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JULY 14-18, 2025 | "Short Movie Summer Camp”

Ages: 9 – 14 years old | Fee: $425 (5 days / from 9am to 4pm)
In this camp, participants will learn about cinematography, scriptwriting, and editing. They will then create, act in and edit a short film and movie trailer. Participants will have the opportunity to use our latest technology, including Macbooks, 4K cameras, tripods, boom microphones and green screens. At the end of camp, participants will proudly present their short movie to parents, showcasing all their hard work and creativity!

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FAQ

What does a traditional week look like?

Participants will be working in a film crew under the guidance of a local University / College filmmaker to complete their short film. Young filmmakers will engage in pre production, production and post production opportunities. At the end of camp, participants will proudly present their short movie to parents, showcasing all their hard work and creativity!

Do I need to bring my own equipment?

No, we will provide all equipment, including macbooks, cameras, tripods, boom microphones and green screen.

What software will my young filmmaker be using?

Young filmmakers will be using IMovie, Final Cut Pro, Canva and Arc.

Are staff trained in Cinematic Arts?

Yes, all of our staff are University / College or recent graduates of a FIlm / Television program. In addition to having a background in Cinematic Arts, they also participate in our training sessions that include; youth centric behaviour management techniques,inclusivity and diversity and neuro divergent thinking.

What about lunch time?

We offer two lunch options for your camper’s convenience. You may choose to send a packed lunch from home each day or opt for a delicious meal prep from a restaurant/shop in the Distillery District. Each lunch option is available for an additional $20 per day. Please note that while we strive to provide diverse and tasty options, we regret to inform you that we are unable to accommodate specific allergies.

How will we view the movies?

There will be an end of the week Red Carpet / Popcorn film festival for family and friends to watch the completed movies on the big screen. Additionally, participants will be provided with a code card to view their films at home.