Chicago Filmmakers

2007 Digital Moviemaking Summer Camps

INFORMATION SHEET

Emphasizing the idea of film as art, campers will enjoy bringing their imaginations to the screen as they learn about all phases of moviemaking, including pre-production planning, storyboarding, digital video cameras, lighting, sound, shot composition, and computer editing. This will be a hands-on, creative, and fun opportunity for campers to express themselves and share and develop their own talents. They will work collaboratively on group projects and each student will receive a copy (vhs or DVD) at the end of the camp. We will schedule a screening of the work at Chicago Filmmakers for parents and friends to view. (See past final projects)

Who, What, When, Where?

Each session is limited to 12 people.    Cost: $400 for the 2-week camp.

Camp Hours*: 10 a.m. to 3 pm., Monday through Friday

*Extended Hours for Camp Session 2 (only): Pre/post-camp care is available during the hours of 9-10 a.m. and 3-5 p.m. for an additional fee of $6/hour.

Location: Chicago Filmmakers, 5243 N. Clark St., Chicago

Contact: Chicago Filmmakers, (773) 293-1447

Email:   coop@chicagofilmmakers.org

Last Year's Camp

Last summer, the videos made included "fractured fairy tales" (10-14 year olds) and fictional video blogs (15-18 year olds), in addition to other short works. Films created in the camp may be submitted for screening consideration by youth-related film festivals.

What your Camper Should Bring:

Campers must bring their own lunch, a snack and drinks. Unfortunately, refrigeration cannot be provided.

Extended Care:

Hours: 9-10 am and 3-5 pm (for session 2 only)

Pre-camp and post-camp care is available for students aged 10-14. This must be arranged and paid for in advance.

Application Process: information and application

You may apply by mail or in person. If paying by credit card, phone enrollment is also an option.

Mail application form and payment to: Chicago Filmmakers, 5243 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60640

Call Chicago Filmmakers at (773) 293-1447 to register by phone with a credit card.

Walk-in enrollment during regular business hours, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Enrollment confirmation will be sent within 2 weeks of receiving your application. Chicago Filmmakers reserves the right to cancel camp and issue a full refund in the event that minimum enrollment is not met by June 1, 2007. In the event that enrollment exceeds available spaces, you will be notified immediately, and will have the option of being placed on a waiting list.

Payment Information:

The full camp fee ($400) is due at the time of registration. If the camp is cancelled by Chicago Filmmakers, a full refund will be issued immediately.  If the student is withdrawn from the camp prior to June 1, a refund of $350 will be issued ($50 of the $400 camp fee is a non-refundable administrative fee). After June 1, no refunds or credits will be issued.

Waiver Required

For insurance purposes, each camper will need a parental release form signed by parents. Children and teens will not be able to participate in the summer camp without a signed waiver.