Let’s Make a Movie

Monday, July 21, 2025 @ 9:30 AM (PDT) - Friday, August 1, 2025 @ 4:30 PM (PDT)
Ages 11-15 · Co-Ed
Olympia Parks, Arts and Recreation 222 Columbia St NW OlympiaWA  98501
Monday, July 21, 2025 @ 9:30 AM (PDT) - Friday, August 1, 2025 @ 4:30 PM (PDT)
Ages 11-15 · Co-Ed
Olympia Parks, Arts and Recreation 222 Columbia St NW OlympiaWA  98501

Let’s Make a Movie

Jul 21 - Aug 01 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)

9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Ages 11-15 · Co-Ed

Olympia Parks, Arts and Recreation

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$599.00

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Let’s Make a Movie
$599.00
Let’s Make a Movie
$599.00

Meeting Dates

From Jul 21, 2025 to Aug 01, 2025

Each Monday from 09:30 AM to 04:30 PM

Each Tuesday from 09:30 AM to 04:30 PM

Each Wednesday from 09:30 AM to 04:30 PM

Each Thursday from 09:30 AM to 04:30 PM

Each Friday from 09:30 AM to 04:30 PM

About This Activity

Description

Embark on a dynamic two-week filmmaking adventure! In Week 1, you’ll learn scriptwriting, casting, and the technical aspects of shooting, gaining hands-on experience with cameras, audio, lighting, and special effects. In Week 2, you’ll focus on production and post-production, shooting and editing your script to bring your vision to life. By the end of the camp, you’ll have created an original short film, showcased at the end-of-summer event. Drop-off starts at 9:15 a.m. Please bring lunch, snacks, and a water bottle. Staff-to-camper ratio is 1:5. Instructor: TCMedia


Camp will be held at Thurston Community Media, 440 Yauger Way, Suite C, Olympia. Week 1 Pre-production and Script Development: Dive into the foundations of filmmaking by exploring scriptwriting, casting, and the technical aspects of shooting. Gain hands-on experience with cameras, audio equipment, lighting, and special effects. Collaborate with your team to craft and develop the script, cast your film, and rehearse it, setting the stage for the creative journey ahead. Week 2 Filming and Editing: Build upon the skills acquired in Week 1, delving into advanced techniques in production and post-production for filmmaking. Further explore the intricacies of cameras, audio equipment, lighting, and special effects. Collaborate in teams to shoot and edit the scripts developed in Week 1, bringing your cinematic vision to life. By the end of this two-week camp, you will possess a comprehensive understanding of the filmmaking process. You will have successfully navigated the pre-production, production, and post-production stages, resulting in the creation of an original short movie which will be featured in the end of summer showcase. Drop-off is available at 9:15 a.m. Don't forget to bring lunch, snacks, and a water bottle. Join us for this unique and enriching movie-making experience!

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Location

Camp will be held at Thurston Community Media, 440 Yauger Way, Suite C, Olympia.

Instructor

Thurston Community Media (TCM)

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