Facets Kids Film Camp

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Does your child LOVE movies and want to learn more about them?  

Facets Kids Film Camp is a summer program that introduces kids ages 7-14 to the techniques, language, and process of film making. Professional filmmakers and respected 

critics provide expert instruction in what it takes to understand and create a film. For 20 years, Facets Kids Film Camp has 

given children who love movies a chance to understand filmmaking from behind the scenes. Instruction includes:

• The basics of filmmaking techniques, including camera angles, shots, lighting, sound recording, acting style, screenwriting, storyboarding, and directing.
• A foundation in film vocabulary and criticism.
• Dozens of hands-on activities, including storyboarding, screenwriting, acting, writing reviews, and making a movie.

  

Application Form:

Download a PDF of the 2014 Film Camp Application   
Download a PDF of the Participant Questionnaire   
Download a PDF of the Application Details

PAY ONLINE (Summer)

2014 Film Camp Session Dates:

HALF-DAY (Ages 11-14 & Ages 7-10): June 16 – June 27, 2014
Ages 11-14: 9am-12:30pm
Ages 7-10: 2pm-5:30pm
snack provided
Cost: $350

FULL-DAY (Ages 11-14): July 7 – July 11, 2014 
9am-5pm (Full day)
snack provided (participants bring their own lunch)
Cost: $450

FULL-DAY (Ages 7-10): July 14 – July 18, 2014 
9am-5pm (Full day)
snack provided (participants bring their own lunch)
Cost: $450

FULL-DAY (Ages 11-14): July 21 – July 25, 2014 
9am-5pm (Full day)
snack provided (participants bring their own lunch)
Cost: $450

FULL-DAY (Ages 7-10): July 28 – August 1, 2014 
9am-5pm (Full day)
snack provided (participants bring their own lunch)
Cost: $450 

Location:

Facets Multi-Media, 1517 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago (In Lincoln Park, 1 block east of Ashland on Fullerton)

Close to Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Wicker Park, Bucktown, DePaul, Roscoe Village, Avondale, and Logan Square

Discounts:

• 10% application fee discount – for active Patron Circle members.

• A limited number of scholarships are available for kids who need financial assistance. Contact Facets Children’s Programs at kids@facets.org or 773-281-9075 for more details.  

Additional Benefits: 

• The Children’s Jury of the Chicago International Children’s Film Festival – Selected campers qualify for the prestigious jury of the country’s largest festival of films for children. Jurors view, critique, and award prizes for the 2012 Festival. By invitation only upon completion of Film Camp.
• Facets Film Ambassador Program – Selected Film Camp graduates may represent Facets as official delegates at renowned international children’s film festivals in Italy, Korea, India, and Canada (ages 13-17).
• Critical Outlets – Film Camp Alumni contribute movie reviews for publication on the Chicago International Children’s Film Festival website, in print, and on television.

Facets Kids Film Camp is the summer youth program of the year-round Facets Film School, developed by Facets Multi-Media – a leading national non-profit film organization, and producer of the Chicago International Children’s Film Festival. For 30 years, the Festival is the largest festival of children’s films in North America and is the first Academy Award qualifying children’s film festival in the world.