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Learn the art of filmmaking in the heart of NYC with film classes for kids, where young participants can explore various aspects of the film industry, from scriptwriting to directing, and bring their creative visions to life on the big screen.

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Virtual Class: Youtube Production

CinemaKidz @ Online Class, Online, NY

Always wanted to be a YouTuber and have 10,000+ followers? Want to take your videos to the next level by learning from professional filmmakers?  This class teaches all the skills and techniques used in producing film and videos from start to finish including: lighting, cinematography, editing, and various filming techniques and tricks. Teachers focus on content and techniques that your child is passionate about.  From narrative films,...

(3) All levels 7 - 15 years old
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Filmmaking (Ages 10 - 17)

Wagner College Lifelong Learning

Campers will learn to write the script and create the storyboard for their own production. Young filmmakers will direct, operate a camera, record sound, and edit final product. Other areas of exploration will include editorial and narrative structure, rhythm and pace. Working in teams, groups will complete one short film. Please Note: Confirmation and directions will be mailed upon receipt of payment. All students are required to have...

(5) All levels 10 - 17 years old
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Filmmaking (Ages 12-17)

Wagner College Lifelong Learning

Whether you are considering a career in film production or you’re a film enthusiast, this is the program for you. Learn to write the script and create the storyboard for a group production. Once completed, you will direct, operate the camera, record sound, and edit the final product using Adobe Premier Pro.  Other areas of exploration will include editorial and narrative structure, rhythm, and pace. Working in teams, you will complete...

(5) All levels 12 - 17 years old
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Music Video Stop Motion Movie Making Ages 8+

Bricks 4 Kidz

Lights, cameras, LEGO action! Use LEGO bricks to tell the story of your favorite songs, use parent approved music, special effects and all your favorite LEGO mini-figure characters! In this unique and creative camp, students will plan, script, stage, shoot, and produce their own mini-music videos using Stop Motion Animation.  Working as a team, students will use LEGO components to build the set and props, then shoot their...

All levels 8 - 13 years old
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Investigating Techniques: Photography

Children's Museum of the Arts @ 103 Charlton St, New York, NY

In this class, young artists will explore digital photography and Photoshop techniques such as editing, cropping, and retouching. Students will develop an understanding of SLR cameras and cultivate design skills as they work with these applications. In addition, the class will experiment with alternative methods such as pinhole cameras, rayograms, and polaroid transfers.  Students will grow their knowledge of photographic history. They will...

(10) All levels 7 - 10 years old
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$500

19 sessions

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Investigating Stop-Motion Animation

Children's Museum of the Arts @ 103 Charlton St, New York, NY

For young film lovers, this class introduces various techniques of stop motion animation, including claymation, pixilation, and paper cut-out. Students will create abstract, narrative, and experimental films using iMac computers, IPEVO cameras, iStopMotion software, and a wide variety of tools and materials. Inspired by animated films such as Wallace and Gromit, Chicken Run, and The Nightmare Before Christmas, students will have the opportunity to...

(10) All levels 7 - 9 years old
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$500

18 sessions

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Film Editing

Children's Museum of the Arts @ 103 Charlton St, New York, NY

Lights, Camera, Action! … and Editing! Regarded by many filmmakers as one of the most important aspects of filmmaking, film editing is the art of assemblage and manipulation for time based media. No film would ever see the light of day without a masterful team of editors. Young artists will learn what happens behind the lights and cameras to create a compelling film. Students will learn to edit with Final Cut Pro X, record and edit sound in Garage...

(10) All levels 12 - 15 years old
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$500

17 sessions

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Food Films

Children's Museum of the Arts @ 103 Charlton St, New York, NY

Food lovers unite – young animators will make their favorite treats come to life on our animating table! Using iStopmotion software, they will learn how to create imaginative short films that pay homage to the culinary arts. This class will encourage students to hone their skills in script writing, interviewing, set design and character development as they watch their dream cuisine comes to life. Note: Class runs from 10 AM-4 PM, with supervised...

(10) All levels 6 - 12 years old
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$595

5 sessions

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Documentary Film (Ages 6-11)

Children's Museum of the Arts @ 103 Charlton St, New York, NY

Create a short documentary film about the young talents at CMA’s Summer Art Colony! Young artists will learn how to capture documentary footage of CMA’s art productions as they unfold all around them. They will learn the technical and creative skills of video recording on DSLRs, lighting, sound recording, interviewing and video editing. The class will visit and record the adventures and activities of all other art colony classes happening in...

(10) Beginner 6 - 11 years old
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$595

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Music Video (12-15 yrs.)

Children's Museum of the Arts @ 103 Charlton St, New York, NY

Develop your editing skills as you design and arrange original footage to match the rhythm of the song. Filmmakers will choose a favorite track and will then collaborate across a series of brainstorming, drawing, and storyboarding sessions, before delving into the exciting process of production. Experiment with stop motion animation, work with live action video, Final Cut editing software, and choreograph dance moves for the whole performance. After...

(10) All levels 12 - 15 years old
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$595

5 sessions

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Filmmaking: 16mm & Super 8 (Ages 7-10)

Children's Museum of the Arts @ 103 Charlton St, New York, NY

This unique analog filmmaking class will take young artists through the history of film as we explore old-school, vintage filmmaking techniques. Students will create their original analog films with Super 8mm and 16mm film, learn how to shoot with a Super 8 film camera, and learn hand-processing techniques.  Young artists will learn how to splice film as well as edit and modify footage using fun techniques such as: scratching, painting, bleaching...

(10) All levels 7 - 10 years old
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$535

17 sessions

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Film Editing

Children's Museum of the Arts @ 103 Charlton St, New York, NY

Lights, Camera, Action! This unique class will take young artists through the history of film and give them a chance to create their own. Students will collaborate to create their original film, from storyboarding to acting to creating props. A final film compilation will be shared online for friends and family to view at home. Don’t miss out on this unique chance to include a live action film to your portfolio!

(10) Beginner 8 - 12 years old
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$500

16 sessions

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Music Video (6-12 yrs.)

Children's Museum of the Arts @ 103 Charlton St, New York, NY

Collaborate with a real NYC-based band on their next music video! Students will develop their editing skills as they design and arrange original footage to match the rhythm of a song. Music lovers and filmmakers alike will collaborate across a series of brainstorming, drawing, and storyboarding sessions, before delving into the exciting process of production.  Students will experiment with stop motion animation equipment, work with live action...

(10) All levels 6 - 12 years old
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$595

5 sessions

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Kids Camp: Fairy Tale Films

Children's Museum of the Arts @ 103 Charlton St, New York, NY

Spend a week creating magical short films that involve a variety of giants, princes, princesses, trolls, wizards and castles! Think Fairy Tales to Hogwarts to the Dark Crystal. Students will examine and celebrate these themes using various techniques in puppet-making and stop motion animation.  They will collaborate with other campers to storyboard, develop characters and design the sets for their magical stories. Note: Class runs from 10...

(10) All levels 6 - 11 years old
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$595

5 sessions

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Epic Adventure Film

Children's Museum of the Arts @ 103 Charlton St, New York, NY

Create an adventure film of epic proportions! Artists will develop skills in construction, design, and narration as they experiment with both film production and on-screen performance. They will create their own costumes, large-scale puppets, and sets out of recycled objects and art materials. Students will also have the exciting opportunity to work behind- and in-front of the camera as they animate their ideas.The week will conclude with a “film...

(10) All levels 7 - 10 years old
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$650

5 sessions

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Movies for Minis: Night at the Museum (2006)

Museum of the City of New York - Public @ 1220 5th Ave , New York, NY

Break out into the summer season with us for our June edition of Movies for Minis as we screen Night at the Museum (2006), starring Ben Stiller, Robin Williams, Dick Van Dyke, Owen Wilson, and Rami Malek! Stiller plays an aspiring inventor who lands a new job as a nighttime security guard at the Museum of Natural History. On his first shift he discovers everything is not what it seems, because when the lights go out and everyone goes home, the artifacts...

(50) All levels 6 and older
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Hollywood Movie

Children's Museum of the Arts @ 10 S St Battery Maritime Bldg, New York, NY

Calling all actors, directors and designers! Inspired by classic Hollywood movies, partcipants of this class will write, direct, design and star in their own short films. What makes it even more exciting is that students in this class will collaborate with students from the Set and Costume Design class. This a great experience for young King Kongs and Dorothy Gales. Daily Schedule: 8:45 AM (Drop Off): All campers must be dropped off at the Governors...

(10) All levels 7 - 13 years old
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$850

5 sessions

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Special Effects

Children's Museum of the Arts @ 10 S St Battery Maritime Bldg, New York, NY

Want to travel around the world in a day? Fly across New York City? Make it all happen in this exciting introduction to special effects! Students will become familiar with the Green Screen and its many applications in this class, as well as learn special editing techniques in Final Cut Pro. They will also be introduced to After Effects, Dragon Stop Motion, and HDSLR cameras.  Get ready to work collaboratively on a film that features as many...

(10) All levels 12 - 15 years old
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$850

5 sessions

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Filmmaking: 16mm & Super 8 - Teen

Children's Museum of the Arts @ 10 S St Battery Maritime Bldg, New York, NY

This unique analog filmmaking class will take young artists through the history of film as we explore old-school, vintage filmmaking techniques. Students will create their original analog films with Super 8mm and 16mm film, learn how to shoot with a Super 8 film camera, and learn hand-processing techniques.&nbsp;<br><br>Young artists will learn how to splice film as well as edit and modify footage using fun techniques such as: scratching,...

(10) All levels 12 - 15 years old
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$700

5 sessions

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Music Video (7-12 yrs.)

Children's Museum of the Arts @ 10 S St Battery Maritime Bldg, New York, NY

Collaborate with a real NYC-based band on their next music video!  Students will develop their editing skills as they design and arrange original footage to match the rhythm of a song. Music lovers and filmmakers alike will collaborate across a series of brainstorming, drawing, and storyboarding sessions, before delving into the exciting process of production.  Students will experiment with stop motion animation equipment, work with live...

(10) All levels 7 - 12 years old
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$700

5 sessions

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