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Summer Film Camp 2009

Summer Film Camp
June 15 - August 7, 2009  

The Austin Film Festival Summer Film Camp returns June 15 – August 7, 2009 for its 7th annual program of special film and writing workshops for aspiring, young filmmakers, ages 9 – 18.  All workshops are conducted at McCallum High School, home to one of the leading Fine Arts Academies in the country.

The Summer Film Camp, presented by the Austin Film Festival’s Young Filmmakers Program, offers youth unparalleled access to screenwriting, filmmaking and animation production workshops, but allows them also to receive in-depth, personal instruction from industry professionals.  

Finished camp projects will be showcased August 9th at the Regal Arbor Cinema at Great Hills!

SCHEDULE + TUITION

Click on a workshop for details!

Workshop

StartEndHoursPrice*Ages
Claymation6/156/199a – 12p$195 ($170)9 – 12
Script-to-Screen6/156/261p – 4p$390 ($340)13 – 18
Special Effects6/226/269a – 12p$195 ($170)9 – 12
Claymation6/297/31p – 4p$195 ($170)9 – 12
Script-to-Screen6/297/109a – 12p$390 ($340)13 – 18
Funny Shorts: Making Comedy Films7/67/171p – 4p$390 ($340)9 – 12
Claymation7/137/179a – 12p$195 ($170)9 – 12
Script-to-Screen**7/277/319a – 4p$390 ($340)13 – 18
Funny Shorts: Making Comedy Films**8/38/79a – 4p$390 ($340)13 – 18

* Tuition is $195 for one-week sessions ($170 for AFF members or AISD faculty/staff) and $390 for two-week sessions or advanced full-day one-week sessions ($340 for AFF members or AISD faculty/staff). Click here for information on AFF Membership.

**Advanced Classes (One Week, Full Day Enrollment), for students who have attended a previous Summer Film Camp or have prior production experience.  

REGISTRATION

To register online, click here

 

AFF Members and AISD staff/faculty need to register over the phone at 1-800-310-FEST 

 

If you're not able to register online, please download a registration form and mail your completed form and payment to Austin Film Festival (address on form).

 

HELP US OUT!  Download a flyer and post one in your school, library, office or anywhere 9 - 18 year olds or thier parents might be spending time.

 
ADDITIONAL INFO

Scholarships: Click here to download a scholarship form.  For more information call 1-800-310-FEST.  

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 Friday, May 29, 2009. 

Snacks/Lunch: Snacks are provided in each class. Lunch is NOT provided. Students may bring their own lunch or snack if needed.

Release Forms: Each student will receive a packet of medical and model release forms that MUST be completed and returned before the first day of class. No student will be permitted to attend class until all forms are received.   

CONTACT INFORMATION
 

Alissa Ziemianski

Director of Young Filmmakers Program

Director of Marketing

 

alissa@austinfilmfestival.com

1-800-310-FEST (3378)

See stories on the 2008 Summer Film Camp below:

SEE OUR STORY ON NEWS 8!

SEE OUR STORY ON KVUE!

For info on AFF08
click a link below
2008 Program Guide
2008 Pocket Guide

AFF's Storytelling Through Film program on KUT! CLICK HERE to listen!