Film

Foundational

Filmmaking Basics: Spring

Duration:

4 weeks

When:

February 24 - March 19, 2025

Schedule:

Monday/Wednesday | 4 - 6pm

Difficulty:

Foundational

Ages:

12 - 14

Cost:

FREE

Where:

About this class

Hey aspiring filmmaker! Have you been wanting to get into filmmaking but don’t know where to start? Start your filmmaking journey in this four week class to learn the basics of cameras, lighting, and more! In this class, we will be making film stills, lighting subjects, creating shot lists, editing, and more.

Register for this class

STEP 1: REGISTER
To register for this class, fill out the registration form. Please be sure that you’ve checked the class schedule and age requirement.

STEP 2: CONFIRM YOUR SPOT
After registering, we’ll reach out within a week to confirm your spot. If you don’t see an email from us within a week, please reach out to programs@spyhop.org — sometimes emails get lost or end up in junk folders.

Class space is limited! If we can’t reach you to confirm your spot (first via email, then by phone call or text), we will give your seat to another student. Students are not enrolled in a class until confirmation has been received.

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