LOS ANGELES 
FILM CLASSES

🎬 Weekend Filmmaking Classes
Every Saturday Morning from Sept 20th‍

Join our Saturday morning Filmmaking Classes for kids (ages 8–14) starting this September!
Each week, students will explore a new part of the filmmaking process—from storytelling and scriptwriting to acting, camera work, sound, editing, and production design—while creating their own short film in teams.
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Along the way, they’ll learn directly from special guests including professional screenwriters, actors, cinematographers, editors, and more. The program ends with a premiere in December where families can celebrate their child’s creative journey and watch the completed movies.
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No experience needed—all gear provided!

Saturday mornings
10.00 AM-12.00 PM
SEPT 20th - NOV 22nd 2025
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BOOK ONE SESSION ($75)BOOK THREE SESSIONS ($175)BOOK TEN SESSIONS ($600)

Solar Studios
3909 San Fernando Rd
Glendale
CA 91204

🎬 LA FILM CLASS CURRICULUM‍

🎭 Week 1: Sept 20th 

Acting Foundations

  • interactive workshop in improvisation
  • Meisner technique
  • Bringing words to Life
  • On-camera Acting & Auditioning

Guest Teacher: Amanda Jaros (1883, Quantum Leap, Insidious: The Last Key) is a seasoned actress who brings expertise in improvisation, Meisner, and on-camera performance.

🎥 Week 2: Sept 27th

Scriptwriting & Storyboarding

  • Learn the basic roles on a film set
  • Explore how stories are structured for film.
  • Short movie-making! 

Guest Teacher: Jackson Cummings, writer, director, and producer known for films like Relapse, Deal (2024), and House of Weston (2025).  

✍️ Week 3: Oct 4th

Screenwriting for Suspense

  • Discover how to create tension and suspense in writing.
  • Write short scenes and workshop them with the group.
  • Small scary-movie making!

Guest Teacher: Writer, Director Nick McCarthy (The Prodigy, The Pact) gives a masterclass on building tension, atmosphere, and memorable characters in screenwriting — with a focus on the horror and thriller genres.

🧟‍♂️ Week 4: Oct 11th 

Make-up & Special FX

  • Learn how makeup helps tell a character’s story.
  • Hands-on practice creating cuts, bruises, and blood effects.
  • Design a simple SFX look for the class film.

Guest Teacher: A Make-up and FX Guru! TBC.

🤺Week 5: Oct 18th

Stunts for Film

  • Learn safety rules and warm-ups for stunt work.
  • Practice simple fight choreography and falls.
  • Rehearse an action sequence in a short film.

Guest Teacher: A Stunt Guru! TBC.

🧠 Week 6: Oct 25th 

Final Movie Prep

  • Finalize script, storyboards, and production plan.
  • Assign crew roles: director, camera, sound, etc.
  • Gather props, costumes, and set pieces.

🎬 Week 7: Nov 1st 

Shoot Day 1 – Filming Begins!

  • Planning and logistics
  • Kids rotate roles: director, camera, boom, actors, etc.
  • Full on-set experience: lights, camera, action!

🎬 Week 8: Nov 8st

Shoot Day 2 –  Filming Continues

  • Filming Continues
  • Roles swapped around
  • Behind-the-scenes photos and mini-interviews

🎬 Week 9: Nov 15th

Shoot Day 3 - Filming Completed

  • Finish remaining scenes
  • Begin reviewing footage
  • Footage organized and uploaded.

✂️ Week 10: Nov 22nd

Editing & Post-Production

  • Intro to editing (iMovie, CapCut, or Adobe Rush)
  • Kids work in groups to cut their film with guidance
  • Add music, effects, and titles

Saturday mornings
10.00 AM-12.00 PM
SEPT 20th - NOV 22nd 2025

Solar Studios
3909 San Fernando Rd
Glendale
CA 91204

BOOK ONE SESSION ($75)BOOK THREE SESSIONS ($175)BOOK TEN SESSIONS ($600)

Our Partners

Camp Activities

storytelling and sciptwriting

Scriptwriting & Storytelling

Develop original ideas, create characters, and write scripts for short films.

directing and camera operation

Directing & Camera Operation

Learn how to direct scenes, frame shots, and operate professional filmmaking equipment.

Filming and production

Filming & Production

Work with a team to shoot scenes, manage lighting, and capture high-quality audio.

acting for film

Acting for Film

Step into character and perform in front of the camera, learning techniques used in movies and television.

Set design

Set, Costume & Make-up Design

Bring stories to life with creative set decorations, props, costumes and make-up design.

Film editing

Editing

Learn techniques in editing movie footage, adding titles and lining up music cues.

What People Say About Us

" My son was excited for camp but had little experience! By week’s end my guy was fully involved and invested. He learned so much and loved seeing his ideas come to life. Thanks for a super fun week! "
Pamela S
" My kids loved the camp so so so much. Everyday was a new adventure. This wasboth of their first time acting and being whine the camera. They are already asking to goback. Absolutely worth it, great instructors"
Tiffany J
" Thank you for the wonderful opportunity for my boys Maksim and Nikita! It was an incredible experiences! My kids were super excited all 5 days!"
Yaroslav
" It was a great experience for my son. He was excited from a day one. Kids wrote the script, participated in discussion, played, acted, filmed. They did so much in these 5 days! "
Oxana
"My son loves the camp! He says the magic chair was his favorite part. We are definitely doing it again."
Lucero

Frequently Asked Questions

Curious about our filmmaking programs? Find everything from enrollment details to camp essentials below. Don’t see your question?
Reach out—we’re happy to help!

01. What is Film Camp?

Film Camp is an creative educational company.  The main campus is based in Austin with clubs and after-school classes throughout Los Angeles & San Francisco.

02. How do I pay for my course?

You can securely provide your payment details via STRIPE on the links throughout our website.

03. What tools or experience do students need to take part in the programs?

No experience necessary! Our courses are designed to educate students who have no prior experience in storytelling or filmmaking.

04. I can't afford an up-front fee. Is there any payment plans available?

Yes.  There are multiple ways to spread the payments out.  Please contact us for more details.

Contact Us

Have questions or want to learn more about our filmmaking programs? We’d love to hear from you! Whether you’re curious about upcoming camps, enrollment, or partnerships, feel free to reach out. Let’s connect and bring more stories to life!

hello@film.camp
+1 323 471 5941
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