Dreamcatcher Film Camp

Portfolio Development:

 

By the end of the camp, you’ll have a completed short film to add to your portfolio, providing a solid foundation for any future film school applications or creative projects. This tangible result showcases your newly acquired skills and sets you apart as a serious filmmaker.

Hands-On Learning Experiences:

• Scripting: Discover the process of developing a film from an initial idea to a finished script. Explore the art of story structure, character development, and the crucial elements of tension, conflict, and resolution.

• Directing: Learn the essentials of filmmaking language and the art of directing. With hands-on demonstrations, you'll understand how camera movement, visual composition, and editing contribute to telling a compelling story. Students will take on various crew roles, gaining a well-rounded experience.

• Shooting: Students will work with state-of-the-art equipment, including 6k Black Magic cameras, Camera Jibs, 3 Axis Digital Gimbals, Boom Poles, and more. You'll be part of a working production team, shooting a short TV/film production.

• Editing: After filming, students will have the opportunity to get involved in the post-production process through an editing workshop. Each filmmaker will receive a digital copy of their completed film, showcasing their hard work and new skills.

Networking Opportunities: This is more than just a camp—it's an opportunity to build a network within the film industry. Through interactions with professionals in the field, you'll gain insights and contacts that could play an important role in your future career. The Dreamcatcher Film Camp community of like-minded creatives will support you beyond the summer.

Practical Projects & Skills Development: Throughout the week, you’ll be immersed in real-world production tasks and develop key skills in:

• Production Planning

• Storyboarding

• Directing

• Presenting

• Lighting

• Sound

• Script Writing

• Set Design/Props/Special Effects Makeup

Evening Activities & Relaxation: After intense days of creativity, students will enjoy a variety of evening activities and ample time to relax and reflect on their achievements, fostering a supportive and fun community of like-minded young filmmakers.

What's Included: The camp fee covers ensuite accommodation, all meals (including packed lunches on excursions), a studio visit, and evening entertainment.

Please Note: The price does not include airport transfers/pickups or personal spending money.

Join us at Dreamcatcher Film Camp for an immersive, hands-on experience that will ignite your passion for filmmaking and leave you with lifelong memories, a completed short film, and new skills that will shape your future in the film industry. We can't wait to help you bring your vision to life!