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HARPENDEN SENIORS
SUMMER SHORTS 2023: 
Digital Filmmaking Week

Ages 11 - 18 - Seniors


Monday July 31st - Friday August 4th, 2023 (5 days)

Participants will:

  • practice digital skills, develop imagination and exercise critical thinking

  • use cool technology, develop team work skills and make new friends​

 

So, here's how it works:  Monday - Friday 09.00 - 16.00​

  • camera/sound/digital technology trainingusing tripods, lighting and electronics

  • there will be auditions for acting parts

  • production role training (DoP, Lighting, Continuity, Sound, Clapper, Costume, etc.)

  • some participants create The Making Of... documentary

  • some will take on editing roles, logging footage and creating trailers

On the final day:

  • Final pick-ups and re-shoots

  • WRAP party! (NB: this is an abbreviation, for 'Wind, Reel And Print'?)

And a couple of months later...?

premiere evening, that's what! With popcorn! We show:

  • 'First Day Films' - where all the rookie errors get exposed!

  • 'The Making of...', a documentary, showing the chaos, interviews and more!

  • The Trailer - a sneak-peek at what is to come

  • 'The Finished Feature'  - the main film played live to the audience. 

As well as the screening, everyone receives:

  • An engraved OSCAR-style statue recording technical skills learnt

  • A beautiful and professionally printed Certificate of Attendance

  • Some students receive a further trophy, for outstanding contribution

 

To book your place: createchacademies@outlook.com

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