NW Film Camp
NW Film Camp
StoryCraft | Directing & Screenwriting | Summer 2025
by NW Film Camp
12 - 17 yrs
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Aug 11, 2025 - Aug 15, 2025
9:00am - 2:30pm PDT
600 Hatheway Rd, Vancouver, WA 98661
15 students
Sibling Discount
Class Experience
StoryCraft | Directing & Screenwriting (Advanced Film Camp)
Great for older students!
Our Advanced camps are challenging and rewarding opportunities for aspiring filmmakers to work on projects that can be submitted for scholarships, grant opportunities, film festivals, education applications and digital portfolios as proof of work. Students gain front line production experience and on set protocol training, in a safe and supportive learning environment. Advanced Camp alumni are invited to join our Teen Filmmaker Lab in 2025 at no cost and are also eligible for future internships and production work.
Our mission is to support the emerging voices of aspiring filmmakers here in the Pacific NW. For more information about this special program, contact us here.
Staff Ratio: 10:1
Hardware + Software: Canon C100 Cinema cameras, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Audition
Recommended Ages: Students 13-17
Hours: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM (Pick up by 3pm)
Program: Teen Camp (One-Week)
CSF is not responsible for any damaged or stolen items.
Notes
For those with dreams of a career in film and media production, this camp is a must! The fast-paced week of production not only hones your skills but also serves as a fantastic networking opportunity. Get ready to make new friends who share your passion and might just become your collaborators on future film projects! It's a week of cinematic magic, learning, and friendship that you won't want to miss. 🎬✨
Class Requirements
- No experience required (Intro to Advanced).
What you'll learn
- Scriptwriting: Develop the art of storytelling through creating compelling and engaging scripts for your films.
- Storyboarding: Master the skill of visually mapping out scenes and sequences to enhance storytelling and planning.
- Camera Operation: Learn the technical aspects of operating a camera, including framing, angles, and capturing dynamic shots.
- Editing: Acquire proficiency in editing software to bring your footage to life, adding effects, transitions, and polishing the final product.
- Sound Design: Understand the importance of sound in filmmaking, from capturing quality audio on set to enhancing it during post-production.
- Acting and Directing: Explore the basics of acting and directing, understanding how to guide performances and bring characters to life on screen.
- Lighting Techniques: Master the art of using light to set the mood and atmosphere of your scenes, enhancing the visual impact of your films.
- Production Design: Gain insights into creating visually appealing sets and locations that complement the narrative and enhance the overall production.
- Collaboration and Teamwork: Learn how to work effectively in a creative team, understanding the importance of each role in the filmmaking process.
- Pitching and Presentation: Develop the skill of pitching your ideas effectively, learning how to communicate your vision and garner support for your projects.
Sample Class Format
- SAMPLE SCHEDULE
- 8:30 - Drop off / Check in
- 9:00 - Instruction / Pre-production
- 10:30 - Onset Film Production
- 12:00 - Lunch Break - Bring a lunch!
- 12:30 - Team Building Outside
- 12:45 - Continue Filming
- 1:30 - Post-production work
- 2:30 - Pick up - No later than 3:00pm
Other Things To Know
Tuition and Fees Refund Policy - If you are forced to cancel for any reason you will receive your full purchase price as a transferable credit, good for any NW Film Camp session through 2027. Tuition is non-refundable but transferable.
What To Bring
- Lunch
- What not to bring - Anything of value, skateboards.