At Junior FilmCamp participant children will work in groups, not exceeding 5, each group making a film. They will write, storyboard, shoot, act, direct and edit their films. The method of instruction is informal and fun while also being structured towards the making and completion of films. Instructors will demonstrate use of equipment (cameras, tripods and computers) which children will actually handle themselves in the making of their movies.

This is ALL hands-on

Writing and film grammar: We begin with an introduction to cinema. Screening of clips from Hollywood movies and children’s shows to illustrate how cinema is made. Children begin writing treatments (the story in 3 paragraphs) collaboratively. They learn how to use a tripod and mount a camera. After finalizing their story, they will be taught how to write a script.

Camera and storyboard: Introduce the camera and explain its functionality. Each group will work with its own Sony Handycam. Children will learn how to use a camera with a tripod. They will continue working on their scripts to completion. They will then break down their scripts to a storyboard. Clips from films will be used to illustrate how a script becomes a film and the importance of the storyboard in motion picture. Pre-production and planning in preparation for the shoot is done.

Shooting: Shooting of films of all groups happens on a prescribed day. This is done outdoors at a park. Children will frame shots they outlined in the storyboard. They will take turns to operate the camera, to shoot and direct the films themselves with the help of instructors. Based on the characters, children may act in the movie. Children are also welcome to invite friends and family to act. Each film takes 2-3 hrs to shoot. Films will be shot concurrently on the prescribed day.

Editing: Children will again work in groups to edit their films. Each group will be provided with an Apple computer equipped with Final Cut Express editing software. They will import the footage they have shot and edit their films on the computer. Each step of the edit is demonstrated first. Children will then edit the films themselves.

Screening: Edited films will be fine-tuned at the FilmCamp.TV studio. Students will be credited in the films they participate in. Music will be added as needed. There will be a screening of films at the venue. Students may talk about their experience making their films after each screening. Each student is given a DVD containing all films made at the workshop and an individualized certificate.

Who’s teaching? The instructor of the workshop is Sanjay Nambiar who is a critically acclaimed feature filmmaker and teacher of filmmaking. Sanjay learned and taught this method of filmmaking in Chicago (USA). He brings specific experience teaching this hands-on method to children. He believes in tapping into their creativity and empowering them with technology to express themselves. Sanjay has also conducted a filmmaking workshop for blind students. For more on Sanjay, click here.

Check out all Junior FilmCamp Films .

Read experiences of the first Junior FilmCamp in Sanjay’s blog:

1. ➡Junior FilmCamp Day 1 - Movie-making, children and FilmCamp.TV
   

2. ➡Junior FilmCamp Day 2 - The art of the treatment.
   

3. ➡Junior FilmCamp Day 3 - Shaping the script.
   

4. ➡Junior FilmCamp Day 4 - The Hitchcock storyboard
   

5. ➡Junior FilmCamp Day 5 - 11 kids make 7 films
   

Details

1. ‣  For ages 9-16
   

2. ‣  1 week, 4 classes, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
   

3. ‣  One day of shooting of films
   

4. ‣  Film screening and certificate
   

Workshop Fee: Rs. 8000/- per child