The Austin Film Festival furthers the art and craft of film making by inspiring and championing the work of screenwriters, filmmakers, and all artists who use the language of film to tell a story.
The Austin Film Festival is a not for profit 501c3 corporation.
2012 CONFERENCE: October 18-21
2012 FESTIVAL: October 18-25
June 11 – August 3, 2012
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Summer Film Camp, presented by Austin Film Festival’s Young Filmmakers Program, returns in June for its tenth annual program of screenwriting, filmmaking and claymation workshops for aspiring filmmakers ages 9 – 18. Workshops offer students unparalleled access to in-depth, personal instruction from industry professionals.
In addition to workshop sessions, campers are provided with opportunities to participate in panel discussions with special guest speakers. Past speakers include Anne Rapp (screenwriter - Dr. T and the Women, script supervisor - Funny People, He's Just Not That Into You, The Color Purple), Jeff Nichols (writer/director - Take Shelter), Dan French (Emmy®-nominated late-night comedy writer), Alvaro Rodriguez (screenwriter, Machete) and Tom Holland (writer/director - Fright Night). Topics are based on the distinct expertise and experiences of each guest.
All completed camp films will premiere at the Summer Film Camp Showcase. Family and friends are invited to attend and celebrate these films on the big screen! Students will also receive a DVD copy of their film.
All workshops and panels are held at Austin High School, home to one of the leading media arts programs in the United States.
ENROLL TODAY Download the Registration Form or Register Online!
AGES 9-12
CLAYMATION CREATIONS | $195 (AFF Members: $175*, Summer Film Camp Alumni: $180) | Register Now
Discover how movies like “The Nightmare Before Christmas” and “Fantastic Mr. Fox” are made in this fun, interactive workshop where students learn the basic of claymation. Students will work individually and in teams to master this truly hands-on craft as they bring clay objects and figures to life with three-dimensional stop-motion animation.
Monday, June 11 – Friday, June 15 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Monday, July 9 – Friday, July 13** 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
EXTREME CLAYMATION CREATIONS | $390 (AFF Members: $345*, Summer Film Camp Alumni: $355) | Register Now
Expand your knowledge of stop-motion animation with this advanced workshop. Take your animation to the next level by learning to create storyboards, animate clay characters, utilize advanced filmmaking techniques, camera angels, and even set construction.
Monday, July 30 – Friday, August 3 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
FUNNY SHORTS | $195 (AFF Members: $175*, Summer Film Camp Alumni: $180) | Register Now
Ask any writer: it’s easy to make someone cry, but can you make them laugh? In this workshop students will study the special skills it takes to make funny movies, then work in teams to write, produce, and edit their very own comedy short. The final product is sure to be a laughing matter.
Monday, June 18 – Friday, June 22 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Monday, July 9 – Friday, July 13** 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
AGES 13-18
FILMMAKIING 101 | $390 (AFF Members: $345*, Summer Film Camp Alumni: $355) | Register Now
Making a film is not easy. But don’t worry, we’re here to help. In this very hands-on workshop, you’ll discover how to translate your ideas from script to screen by learning storytelling techniques, screenwriting, directing, camera operation, sound recording, and editing. For the overall filmmaking experience, this workshop can’t be beat!
Monday, June 11 – Friday, June 22 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
SILENCE IS GOLDEN: SILENT SHORTS | $390 (AFF Members: $345*, Summer Film Camp Alumni: $355) | Register Now
Rediscover the magic of silent films in this story-focused workshop. Don’t’ let the word “silent” scare you. Some of the greatest films of all time were silent. But this doesn’t mean entirely quiet. In this class, students will learn to expand their creative storytelling abilities to tell a story without words – using action, visuals, music, and sound effects to enhance their films.
Monday, June 25 – Friday, June 29** 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
SHORTS THAT GO BUMP IN THE NIGHT | $390 (AFF Members: $345*, Summer Film Camp Alumni: $355) | Register Now
In this workshop, students will study the special skills it takes to make horror films, then work in teams to develop original concepts, write, produce, and edit their very own scary short film. WARNING: The final product may induce a fear of the dark.
Monday, July 16 – Friday, July 27** 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
COMEDY SHORTS | $390 (AFF Members: $345*, Summer Film Camp Alumni: $355) | Register Now
Ask any writer: it’s easy to make someone cry, but can you make them laugh? In this workshop students will study the special skills it takes to make funny movies, then work in teams to write, produce, and edit their very own comedy short. The final product is sure to be a laughing matter.
Monday, July 16– Friday, July 27** 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
*AISD staff/faculty and Current Austin High School Students are eligible for the AFF member discount.
**Austin High School is closed on Fridays between the dates of June 28 – July 27th, 2012. Workshops in June will run from Monday – Thursday with an optional off-campus event on Friday . These will include guided tours, panels, discussions, or screenings that are relevant to the workshop. Parents or guardians will be responsible for transportation to and from these off-campus events.
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SCHOLARSHIPS: To download a tuition scholarship application, CLICK HERE. Deadline for consideration is April 29, 2012. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
FOOD/BEVERAGE: Lunch is NOT provided. Snacks and juice from Whole Foods Market will be available for each workshop. Students may bring their own lunch or additional snack if needed. There is a water fountain in the room. Students are encouraged to bring a water bottle.
REFUND POLICY: A refund of 80% of class tuition is offered only with written notice from the parent or legal guardian of an enrolled student received no later than May 27th, 2012. After May 27th, all camp purchases are non-refundable for any reason, including but not limited to illness, acts of God, or travel-related problems.
CANCELLATION POLICY: AFF reserves the right to cancel any workshops that do not reach 50% of maximum capacity. In the event of a workshop cancellation, you will be notified with a phone call and offered the option of a full refund or enrolling in another workshop.
RELEASE FORMS: Each student will receive a packet of medical and model release forms that MUST be completed and returned prior to the start of the workshop. No student will be permitted to attend until all forms are received.
Questions?
Stephen Belyeu
Director of Education
512-478-4795
belyeu@austinfilmfestival.com
SPONSORED BY:
The City of Austin Cultural Arts Division
Texas Commission on the Arts
Whole Foods Market
The Austin Film Festival is funded and supported in part by the City of Austin through the Cultural Arts Division and by a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts and an award from the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes that a great nation deserves great art.
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Made in Texas Family Film Series
Austin Film Festival and The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum present the “Made in Texas Family Film Series,” a program of family films made by Texas based filmmakers or filmed in Texas, sponsored by the Texas Film Commission.
All screenings are presented in the TSHM’s beautiful Texas Spirit Theater at 3:00 PM on the first Saturday of each month from May – August. Admission is free!
May 5 | Made in Texas Family Film Series: Kids Adaptations...THE IRON GIANT featuring Tim McCanlies @3:00pm, Texas Spirit Theater, FREE!, sponsored by Texas Film Commission and presented in partnership with The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
June 2 | Made in Texas Family Film Series: Kids Adaptations...THE BLACK STALLION featuring Bill Wittliff @3:00pm, Texas Spirit Theater, FREE!, sponsored by Texas Film Commission and presented in partnership with The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
July 7 | Made in Texas Family Film Series: Kids Adaptations...HOLES featuring Louis Sachar @3:00pm, Texas Spirit Theater, FREE!, sponsored by Texas Film Commission and presented in partnership with The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
August 4 | Made in Texas Family Film Series: Kids Adaptations...RIN TIN TIN featuring Susan Orlean or Rin Tin Tin @3:00pm, Texas Spirit Theater, FREE!, sponsored by Texas Film Commission and presented in partnership with The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
Presented by the Austin Film Festival’s Young Filmmakers Program
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The Austin Film Festival (AFF) does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, or physical disability in administering policies or programs. The AFF reserves the right to photograph students for promotional purposes. The Austin Film Festival is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
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