Film Camps | In-Person
Film 102: Intermediate Filmmaking
Screenwriting, Cinematography, Directing, and Editing
Ages 14-17
Take the next step with Film 102 to build your skills and get hands on experience with editing and other advanced roles not available in Film 101.
Film 102 expands on the fundamentals learned in Film 101 and gives participants more experience with screenwriting, cinematography, directing, and editing. Filmmaking teams collaborate with our expert media educators to dive deeper into the technical and aesthetic aspects of filmmaking and to develop cinematic stories and creative problem-solving skills by making an original, collaborative short film.
Pre-Rec: Participation in Film 101 is recommended before taking Film 102: Intermediate Filmmaking.
This in-person camp takes place at FACETS (1517 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago, IL 60614).
Outcomes & Benefits
- Empowerment: Film 102 empowers kids and teens to unleash their creativity, build self-confidence, and develop essential skills to excel on and off a film set: communication, teamwork and critical thinking skills through film screenings, guided discussions, and collaborative art making
- Showcase: The last day of the program we welcome parent and friends to join us for our Graduation Showcase and World Premiere of the films made at camp
What is taught?
- How to collaborate within a team to complete a short film
- Pre-production skills:
- Develop original story concepts into a screenplay
- Create a shot list or visual storyboard
- Learn the importance of set design
- Film production skills:
- Execute set design
- Use cinematography to enhance shot design, lighting, and visual aesthetic
- Direct actors and crew members
- Post-production skills
- Edit collaborative final projects as a team
- Sound edit dialogue, sound effects, and music
- Utilize special effects
Tech Specs
- FACETS provides production equipment and editing stations
- Participants will edit projects collaboratively
- Participants are welcome to bring personal electronic devices or pencil and paper for note taking
Daily Breakdown
- Monday – Filmmaking Fundamentals – Intro, Hands-on Filmmaking (Production Cycle), Elements of Filmmaking, Storytelling Fundamentals
- Tuesday – Pre-Production – Story Development, Treatment, Screenwriting, Set Design
- Wednesday – Production – Shooting Begins
- Thursday – Production – Shooting Ends, Editing Introduction
- Friday – Post Production – Final Cut, Presentation, Graduation
Cancellation Policy
Deadline for cancellations for a full refund is 3 weeks prior to the start of each program. Cancelling within 3 weeks incurs a $100 cancellation fee.
Additional Info
- Capacity: 12
- Popcorn snack and water provided for break
- Campers bring their own lunch, preferred snack, and drink
- 15% discount for FACETS Members
