Arts First Summer Film Camp
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Cost: $550 Free
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Age: 12 – 18yrs
Max Number of Students: 20
When: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays
1 pm-5 pm. July 8 – August 7, 2025
Where:
AF (Arts First) Studio
525 Puyallup Ave
Tacoma, WA 98421
Description:
Join Arts First Create Films Summer Camp and discover the power of visual storytelling.
This hands-on program immerses youth in the fundamentals of filmmaking, emphasizing film as a dynamic two-dimensional visual art form. Campers will explore key elements of production—including acting, dance, lighting, screenwriting, sound design, and Foley art—while gaining experience with professional tools like DaVinci Resolve 18 and Logic Pro. By the end of the camp, each participant will have created original digital films that reflect their unique voice and vision.
Upon completing the camp, students will have gained a solid understanding of basic filmmaking terminology, how to operate a camera, and how to edit videos using DaVinci Resolve. As part of their final projects, students will form film crews and work collaboratively to create short films that showcase their newfound skills and creativity.
Instructors & Guest Artists
Chhay Mam
Filmmaking Instructor
Create Films
Carlos Ortiz
Independent filmmaker
Film History & Screenplay Instructor
Syed K. Jamal
Indian-American entrepreneur and strategic advisor
India Film History Instructor
Naima Epps
Syllabus:
July 8
- Intro to Visual Story Telling
- Shot-List
- Cut-on Action
- Group: Pre-production & production of silent film
July 9
- Post Production silent film
- Pre-Production/Production: Student’s 2nd short film
- 3-point Light
July 10
- Foley
- Post production: Student’s 2nd short film
July 17
- Intro Animation
- Student Animation Short Film
July 22
- Davinci Audio tutorial
- Movie Dobbing
July 23
- Pre-production of Comedy Film
- Production of Comedy Film
July 24
- Latin Cine History – Carlos Ortiz
- Production of Comedy Film
July 29
- Post-Production of Comedy Film
- India Film History – Syed Jamal
July 30
- Post-production of a comedy film
- Pre-production of students’ final film assignment
- Story Structure.
July 31
- Pre-production of students’ final film assignment
August 5
Pre-production Students’ Short Films
August 6
Production Students’ Short Films
August 7
Post Production Students’ Short Films
August 14
Film View Party at Blue Mouse Theatre
