2010 Summer Youth Filmmaking Workshops

Sponsored by generous grants from the San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation Arts Inspires! Fund,
the Avalon Foundation and the Patane Foundation

From July 5 to 30, we are offering a one-of-a-kind, hands-on opportunity for aspiring young filmmakers.
Professional director/writer/producers guide young people, aged 7 through 18 (in three different age groups)
through the basics and the finer points of creating short films, from idea to the finished product.
Films will be screened for family and friends on the last day of the workshop.
Participants learn how to work together as a team and also get production
experience in front of and behind the camera.
Each workshop is limited to 12 participants and they fill up fast, so don't wait long to register.
Workshops will be held at 848 Monterey St. (the Old Pier One Bldg.) in downtown San Luis Obispo.

SESSION ONE - July 5 - 15 (M-Th)

Level One • 9am-12pm • 7-10 yrs
Level Two • 1pm-4pm • 11-14 yrs (this workshop is full)
Level Three • 5pm-8pm • 15-18 yrs (this workshop is full)

There's never dull moment in this action-packed eight-day workshop. While writing, producing and starring in their own short films, participants learn story structure, shot composition, acting and directing techniques, and post-production. By day eight they will have produced one or more short films that will be screened for family and friends on the final evening, complete with a talk-back session with the audience and a "wrap party." Several films will also be selected for screening at the 2011 San Luis Obispo International Film Festival. Instructor: Aaron Metchik

SESSION TWO - July 19 - 23 (M-F)

Level One • 9am-12pm • 7-10 yrs
Level Two • 1pm-4pm • 11-14 yrs (this workshop is full)

This one-week intensive workshop will introduce participants to the fun and creative ways to use a variety of techniques to tell a short story. There won't be a dull moment in this action-packed five-day workshop. Finished film projects will be screened on the final evening of the workshop for family and friends, complete with talk-back session with the audience and a "wrap party". Several films will also be selected for screening at the 2011 San Luis Obispo International Film Festival. Instructor: Ryan Johnson

Level Three • 10am-4pm • 15-18 yrs

This intensive teen workshop packs a lot into a one week 6-hour/day program. Using more advanced filmmaking techniques, participants learn in a fast-paced environment how to tell a story effectively using both narrative and documentary techniques. Working in small "crews", the young filmmakers will write, produce and edit short films that will be screened on the last evening of the workshop. Instructor: Joseph Olesh

FEES:
SESSION ONE: All levels - $299
SESSION TWO: Level One and Two: $175 / Level Three: $325

Cost Includes all video and computer equipment, DVD of completed films, and all workshop materials

JUST ADDED!!
SESSION THREE - July 26 - 30 (M-F)

Level Two • 1pm-4pm • 11-14 yrs

SESSION THREE: $175

Cost Includes all video and computer equipment, DVD of completed films, and all workshop materials

TO REGISTER:

Download PDF Registration form. Follow instructions on form and fax, email or mail completed form.
Click here to pay by credit card. Registration form should still be mailed, faxed or emailed if you pay online.

Our 2010 Instructors

Aaron Metchik is a UCLA film school graduate with nearly a decade of experience writing, directing and producing short films. In the summer of 2007, Aaron directed his first professional feature length feature film, which was the opening night film at the 2010 SLOIFF and is now screening at film festivals across the country. The son of a passionate teacher, Aaron enjoys mentoring others and has taught classes and workshops about filmmaking, music video production, and acting at high schools, middle schools and elementary schools. He teaches an ongoing acting class in Shell Beach, one for young students and one for adults, and looks forward to having another opportunity to teach young people about filmmaking, and help them develop their talents.

Ryan Johnson is a professional videographer and filmmaker and owns his own production company, New Rule Productions. Based in Santa Maria, he has spent 19 years producing TV programs, informational video programs, TV commercials and independent features. He has worked with young people on an anti-smoking video campaign and has been making films for as long as he can remember. Ryan has recently completed production on a new web series called TOWNIES, has created a new TV series, THE SKEPTOLOGISTS, currently in development and was the creator, executive producer and director of the AMERICAN DRAGSTER series on ESPN. He has also recently developed a company called SMASHProps, which specializes in Special Effects Breakaway props for the feature film and theatre industries.

Joseph Michael Olesh is the Director of Creative & Social Media at ronsmap.com. An award-winning filmmaker, he was named one of the nation's top 50 video marketers by 50interviews.com. As a Creative Director, Joe led campaigns for Straight Down Clothing and Deutsche Bank, also contributing six commercials to the Barack Obama Presidential Campaign. Collectively, Joseph's videos/commercials have received over one million views on various Social Media platforms. He just finished teaching video production at Mission College Prep. His high energy and enthusiasm for creating art and stories in the digital medium is infectious and he looks forward to sharing his knowledge and talents with young people this summer.

Here's what Parents, Young People and Sponsors are Saying about the Workshops...

"Robert has had a phenomenal time in this program - I am so happy he has had this opportunity!" - Parent of 12 yr. old

"Thanks so much. We have been trying to find what makes him click. This is it! He had a great time." - Parent of 13 yr. old

"Thank you for the fun time making films. I can't wait for next summer!" - 7 yr. old filmmaker

"WOW! Lisa is having such a blast at film camp! This is SO perfect for her!" - Parent of 8 yr. old

"Thanks for the great experience. I learned so much in a short time and made some new friends. Alan was a great instructor and gave us a lot of freedom to experiment." - 18 yr. old

"It was an awesome experience and we really loved Aaron's postive energy." - Parent of 10 yr. old

"I wanted to say thank you for the opportunity to participate...I enjoyed seeing the films that the kids made. They were very creative and it is exciting to see what the next generation of filmmakers will be making in the coming years."
- Eric, Apple Store Higuera St.

"I just wanted to let you know that John had another amazing time at the workshops this year and we want to thank you for providing such a wonderful experience for kids in our community." - Parent of 11 year old

"I just wanted to say how impressed I was last night with all the films made during the past 2 weeks. I know my son had a really great experience and it was neat to see him get so inspired. I will definitely tell people about the workshops." - Parent of 13 year old

"My son Ethan had a wonderful experience with the workshop. He is still buzzing about it. We are so pleased that he was able to participate and anticipate that he will attend next year. Thanks for the wonderful time and films" - Parent of 9 yr. old

"Our daughter Katie, who went to the camp last year, said the ONLY THING she has to do this summer FOR SURE is the summer workshop! :)" - Parent of 9 yr. old

"Claire had the most amazing time! She is telling everyone she can about the workshops and can't wait to do it again." - Parent of an 8 yr. old

WATCH BEHIND-THE-SCENES VIDEO from 2009 Summer Workshops

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