What age group is best for this workshop?

We teach all ages, but this workshop is focused on ages 10 -14.

If a friend comes with me, can I get a discount?

YES! If both sign up and pay a fee, both attendees will receive 15% off.

Do I need any photography or filmmaking experience to attend?

NO not at all - but it helps with the whole process and you can help others, too.

Saturday, November 8

FILMMAKING FOR TEENS

ALL AGES

Hey teens! Join us for a fun and interactive workshop where you'll learn all about filmmaking from start to finish!

By Scot Langdon

Date and time

Location

122 Western Ave studio 574

122 Western Avenue #studio 574 Lowell, MA 01851

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event.

About this event

Event lasts 18 hours
ALL AGES
Free venue parking

Welcome to FILMMAKING FOR TEENS! Are you a young Spielberg in the making? Join us at 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, for an exciting 2-Day workshop (Saturday & Sunday)where you'll learn hands-on, the ins and outs of writing a story, drawing a storyboard, acting in and filming your own movie. All equipment will be provided. Email me for more details. scot@longhillphoto.com

Overview:

A fun, hands-on filmmaking workshop designed for young creatives interested in storytelling, photography, acting, directing, and editing. Campers will learn the fundamentals of filmmaking using DSLR cameras and work together to create a short film.

Students will:

Gain basic technical and artistic filmmaking skills
Understand how lighting and sound affect mood and storytelling
Create a story concept and develop a script
Draw a storyboard and plan a shot list
Act and shoot a short film collaboratively with peers
Work in small teams to complete a group film project

Day 1: Photo/Film Basics

Introduction to photography and video basics
Audio recording: microphones and Foley techniques
Lighting setups for different film styles

Hands-on practice with gear (camera, lights, mics)
Story concept creation and development
Role assignments (director, camera operator, sound, actors)
Storyboarding and creating a shot list
Character building and scriptwriting
Team rehearsal for shooting day

Day 2: Filmmaking Day

Filming scenes with teams
On-location shooting with guidance from instructors
Complete a very short film in one day.
An overview of the editing process

Organized by

Scot Langdon

Mr. Langdon is a natural collaborator, teacher, educator, and mentor. Years of experience as a owner/photographer, photojournalist, filmmaker, photo-educator, and sales/business professional. He has experience for delivering enlightening and fun presentations. Twenty years of experience, ten years in community journalism for regional media organizations, real estate firms and educational divisions. Mr. Langdon holds a Massachusetts State teaching certification. Mr. Langdon is a Technology & Media Arts teacher at the Sullivan Middle School in Lowell, MA.