Film Camps
Build your filmmaking and storytelling skills at FACETS' Summer Film Camps! Designed for ages 5-17, these camps provide young creatives with the opportunity to learn and grow in our historic art house and renowned media education facility.
All camp sessions held at FACETS, 1517 W. Fullerton Ave - Chicago
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Summer 2025 Film Camps
2025 SUMMER FILM CAMPS
FACETS Summer Camps offer unforgettable cinematic adventures for youth, hosted in our historic building where some of the world's most celebrated filmmakers have gathered. Designed for budding filmmakers and passionate film lovers, these camps blend hands-on production, film history, and critical thinking into a truly immersive experience.
Under the expert guidance of professional filmmakers and skilled instructors, campers develop their production skills, foster collaboration with new friends, and explore the art and craft of filmmaking – learning not just how movies are made, but why.
Teamwork, Empathy, Creativity
These are the pillars that inspire every moment at FACETS Summer Camps.
How it Works
Learn the Essentials
Since 1984, FACETS has offered families fun, educational, and affordable film camps focused on the power of storytelling.
There are many ways to tell a story using filmmaking techniques, from character development to cinematography, sound, and editing. Whether it’s a fun or silly story, a story based on a personal experience, or a story that makes a statement about the world today, kids and teens will gain the skills to communicate what’s important to them.
Using our over 30 years of experience in film and media education, we now offer in-person and virtual film camps with live, interactive instruction to ensure our campers are learning in a safe environment.
Outcomes & Benefits
What Campers Gain
Build transferable communication and media production skills to tell your unique stories.
• Enter a Community: Students get the opportunity to meet new friends with shared interests and enter into a supportive artistic community. Film 101 alumni are automatically eligible for involvement in CICFF Children and Youth Juries.
• Gain the Skills: Campers build a foundation in film production skills to empower them with knowledge and confidence to produce their own unique stories.
• Improve Critical Thinking: Students learn valuable 21st century media literacy skills to learn how to engage with media critically.
• Find an Interest: Camps give students the skills to continue telling their own stories for years to come and to expand their understanding of the world.