6 WEEK FILM & DIGITAL	6 WEEK ADVANCED HI-DEF	4 WEEK FILM	4 WEEK DIGITAL
3 WEEK FILM	3 WEEK DIGITAL	1 WEEK DIGITAL	WEEKEND FILM

6-Week
16MM Film & Digital Video Camp

The Six-Week Film Camp provides students with an intensive introduction to the craft of filmmaking, and gives them an opportunity to direct a longer final film (shot on 16mm or digital video) than is possible in our shorter workshops.

In the Six-Week Camp each student writes, directs, shoots and edits four short film projects of his or her own using Arriflex 16-S cameras, Lowel lighting packages, and Apple Final Cut Pro editing systems. The fourth film may be shot either on 16mm film or digital video. Hands-on classes in directing, writing, editing, cinematography, and production cover all the creative and technical demands of telling a story with moving images. Each week all the students’ films are screened and critiqued in class with the instructor.

Format

First four weeks

The first four weeks are structured around the production of three short films of increasing complexity (see curriculum section for detailed description). Students attend class either in the morning or afternoon Monday through Friday, and shoot their films with supervision during the other half of each day. Weekends are reserved for writing, relaxation, and organized trips and activities.

Last two weeks

Each student devotes the fifth and sixth weeks of the program to directing and editing a longer film of up to six minutes in length. This film is shot on 16mm film or digital video. It is non-sync and is accompanied by soundtracks which may include ambience, voice over, music and sound effects.

The schedule provides students with additional time for preparation and one-on-one consultation during pre-production of their films. Students take advantage of this time to polish their scripts, to scout locations, and to cast.

Crews

Students work in three or four person crews to complete each film. Every student directs four films. When colleagues direct, students rotate among the key crew positions (director of photography, assistant camera, and editor). Students shoot films almost every weekday throughout the workshop. This results in an enormous amount of hands-on experience.

Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a diploma.

Students

The Six-Week Summer Film Camp attracts a dynamic, international group of students from all backgrounds. The combination of non-stop collaborative work, the mix of diverse cultures and experiences, and a shared passion for film make the workshop an intensely enriching experience.

Classes in the Six-Week Summer Film Camp are limited in size. Prospective applicants should carefully consider the location descriptions to take full advantage of the diversity of locales.

Please see the locations section in this brochure for a detailed description and dates of each program.

Please note: curriculum, dates, prices subject to change.