Teen Filmmaking Summer School in Oakland

Lights, Camera, Action! Get ready for an epic filmmaking journey with our Summer Teen Filmmaking Class in Oakland.

By Pan Theater

Date and time

Monday, June 3 · 11am - 1:30pm PDT

Location

Pan Theater

120 Frank Ogawa Plaza Oakland, CA 94612

Refund Policy

Contact the organizer to request a refund.

About this event

  • 2 hours 30 minutes

Affordable Filmmaking class: unleash your creativity

Join us for an epic summer of filmmaking!


🎬 Lights, Camera, Action! Get ready for an epic filmmaking journey with our Summer Teen Filmmaking Class!

🌟 Affordable Tuition: Nobody should miss out on the magic of filmmaking! Dive into the world of cinema with scholarships. Tuition is just $50 per 4-week class with scholarships. Let's make movie-making dreams a reality for everyone!

🌟 Scholarships Available:
Up to 25 spots per session! We believe in inclusivity, so nobody gets turned away.

📱 Capture the Magic: Get hands-on experience using your Android or iPhone and explore low-cost and free editing apps to bring your cinematic vision to life!

🎥 Designed especially for creative teens aged 13 to 17, this thrilling four-week adventure is all about bringing your cinematic dreams to life! From crafting scripts to capturing breathtaking shots and editing like a pro, get ready to unleash your inner Spielberg!

🌟 Led by passionate industry pros who love nurturing young talent, our classes offer a supportive space where you can learn, grow, and make movie magic happen!


Experience the Magic of Filmmaking:


Week One: Introduction to Filmmaking Fundamentals

Dive into the exciting world of storytelling and scriptwriting to kickstart your filmmaking journey!

Week Two: Lights, Camera, Shoot!

Master the art of capturing captivating visuals and framing your shots like a pro!


Week Three: Editing and Post-Production

Transform your raw footage into cinematic masterpieces with industry-leading editing software!

Week Four: From Script to Screen - Final Projects and Screening

Collaborate with fellow filmmakers to produce captivating video shorts, engaging content, and inspiring short films! Learn the skills to create short films to Instagram, Facebook and other video platforms.


Unlock Your Potential:

Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Cultivate teamwork and collaboration abilities

Boost confidence in expressing ideas and creative vision

Projects Include:

Prepare to unleash your creativity as you learn to craft compelling video shorts, engaging content, and inspiring short films.

Let your imagination run wild as you bring your cinematic visions to life on screen!


Affordable with Ample Scholarships:

Dive into filmmaking without breaking the bank! Tuition is $50 per 4 week class with scholarships. Comparable classes are $425 per 4 week session.

We're here to ensure that every aspiring filmmaker has the chance to shine! Every student that applies is eligible for a scholarship.


Taught by Industry Expert:

Learn from industry expert Miguel Wacher, a Vancouver Film Institute graduate and passionate educator from the Latino Youth Cinema program!

Support our Mission of Inclusivity:
GoFundMe to help provide scholarships and sliding scale opportunities for all teens! Please share and donate if possible.

Class Info:
Your class ticket pays for the entire 4 week class. The class meets Monday through Friday for 4 weeks.

Days: Monday to Friday

Times: 11am to 1:30pm

Session I:

Dates: June 3rd to June 28th (4 weeks)

Optional Screening: Last day of class

🎥 Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn from industry professionals, hone your filmmaking skills, and unleash your creativity on the big screen!

Frequently asked questions

Refund Policy

All class fees are nonrefundable for any reason. In the even you decide not to attend the class, to drop the class or skip the class - the class fee is nonrefundable.

Why is the class so cheap?

The bulk of the class fees are covered by our fundraiser. Our goal is for students to pay no more than $50 per 4 week class. For information on our Summer Scholarship Fund go here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/empower-oakland-teens-with-improv-and-filmmaking

Organized by

Oakland's Improv Theater.Founded by improvisors from the four corners of the globe at a secret meeting in Oakland. Pan was launched in February of 2002, as a place to study, practice and perform improv theater.It has since grown into a community theater focusing on a style that blends theater games and elements of Meisner Technique together to create confident, fun loving and risk taking actors.

Pan Alumni can be found throughout the Bay Area, and in NYC and L.A.