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8 - 14 yrs
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Jun 16, 2025 - Aug 29, 2025
8:30am - 3:00pm EDT
14 students
Sibling Discount
Class Experience
Every week of film camp covers the basics of how to make a movie from start to finish, no experience is necessary! Kids will learn how to write their own scripts, storyboard, operate professional camcorders and DSLRs, act in front of a camera and edit using Final Cut Pro. Additionally, weekly themes keep activities exciting and allow returning students to sharpen their skills.
Weekly Breakdown:
- Monday - Ice breaker games, brainstorming movie ideas, script writing and location scouting.
- Tuesday - Table reads of scripts, camera lessons, casting, storyboarding, and pre-production.
- Wednesday - Break into small groups to film separate projects.
- Thursday - Finish filming and editing lessons with professional editing software.
- Friday - Finish edits and screening party.
Week of 6/16 and 6/23 - Classic Film Camp.
This weeklong workshop covers filmmaking from A-Z and is great for beginners as well as experienced students looking to sharpen their skills. (ONLY ON THE UWS)
NO CAMP WEEK OF JUNE 30th
Week of 7/7 - Summer Blockbuster
Calling all future Spielbergs! Start the summer off with a bang as we explore what goes into epic storytelling and grand adventure.
Week of 7/14 - Lighting and Film Noir
Students gain experience with studio light kits. Master three-point lightning and learn how to use dramatic shadows to create a scene worthy of Hitchcock!
Week of 7/21 - Advanced Camera Work
Take those camera skills to the next level with crane shots, rack focus and the trickiest of them all: the dolly zoom. Students get their hands on top notch cameras and state-of-the-art stabilizers.
Week of 7/28 - Special Effects
Transport yourself anywhere in the world with a green screen, add lasers and explosions! We'll even learn how to create our own effects using techniques from masters of their craft.
Week of 8/4 - Monster Movies
Lions, tigers and kaiju, oh my! Kids get inspired by classics such as King Kong and Godzilla before getting creative with their own creatures.
Week of 8/11 - Puppets on Film
In the great tradition of the Muppets, kids will create their own puppet characters to star alonside them in their movies!
Week of 8/18 - Advanced Editing
The perfect week for those who want to delve deep into the art of the edit, including special effects, key framing and color correction.
Week of 8/25 - Music and Soundtracks
A good piece of music completes the film. Kids will learn to use Garageband to create scores for their own movies!
Notes
Please make sure students bring a lunch of their own, as well as a snack!
Thank you!
Reviews for UWS Summer Film Camp
3.5 out of 5
Based on 2 activity ratings
Micky S.
Aug 3, 2024
Loved:
participation
Improvements:
quality of the video
UWS Summer Film Camp
Location: Upper West Side Main Location
Response from Take Two Film Academy
Hi, I sent you an email a little while back regarding your review. We're always open to hear ways that we can improve the experience for our campers. That said, thank you for signing Micky up for an additional two weeks of Film Camp! He's been having a blast and we're glad to welcome him back. And if you want to send along any suggestions please get in touch.
Daniela N.
Aug 13, 2022
Loved:
My daughter loved this class, the kids and the instructors. Thank you!
Improvements:
The kids did not really learn how to do animation in film, although they did write, direct and produce their own film.
UWS Summer Film Camp
Location: Union Square Location
Reviews for Take Two Film Academy
4.9 out of 5
Based on 28 provider ratings
Natalie C.
Apr 18, 2025
Loved:
This week-long class sparked my daughter’s creativity to new heights. She woke up early each day and went to bed brimming with excitement about the day’s progress. She was thrilled to be part of creating an all-kid film—practicing her acting skills while also learning new ones like editing, special effects, and music overlay. Being in a mixed-age group with both new and returning Take 2 students enriched the experience and helped her grow in confidence and collaboration.
Improvements:
more offerings!
April Break Filmmaking Camp
Location: Upper West Side Main Location
Amy T.
Mar 27, 2025
Loved:
Fabulous experience for our 9 year old daughter. Highly recommend!
March Break Filmmaking Camp
Location: Speyer Legacy School
Wendy D.
Mar 15, 2025
Loved:
The course covers every aspect of filmmaking as if the kids are real Hollywood directors and producers.
Weekend Workshops
Location: Upper West Side Main Location
Take Two Film Academy Location
Upper West Side Main Location
227 W 61st St, Inside the West End Secondary School, New York, NY 10023
About Take Two Film Academy
We’re the premier film school for kids and teens in the New York area. A proud partner of the Tribeca Film Festival, we offer remote or in-person courses on filmmaking and media literacy.
