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Film

Bootcamp

Reel Stories

Duration:

3 weeks

When:

June 02, 2025 - June 20, 2025

Schedule:

Monday–Friday | 9am - 3pm

Difficulty:

Bootcamp

Ages:

15 - 19

Cost:

FREE

Where:

About this class

Tell your story to the world: no film experience needed! In Reel Stories, you will write, direct, and edit your own five-minute documentary film that speaks to who you are, what you’re interested in, and where you live. If you have the passion, we’ll provide the rest: learn pre-production, shooting, sound design, and editing, and access all the gear you need to bring your vision to life.

Reel Stories is a 3-week long, all-day bootcamp held Monday thru Friday. At the end of the bootcamp, your work will be shown at a community screening, complete with an audience Q&A!

What happens in this class:

  • learn the basics of documentary filmmaking by producing your own 5-minute documentary project
  • bring your concepts to life and stylize your filmmaking
  • learn sound, camera, interview techniques, and editing software
  • work with your peers to support their projects, give and receive feedback, and help with each others’ shoots
  • share your completed film at a community screening and Q&A

Note: this class requires an interview with a mentor before registration is final! This is just to learn more about your skill level, interests and set some expectations for the program—plus a chance to ask questions if you have any. We’ll share your acceptance news before class kicks off!

Loren Brunken (she/her)

Film Mentor

Hello! My name is Loren Brunken. I am the non-fiction film mentor here at Spy Hop. I teach Filmmaking Basics, Set Production, and PitchNic.

I’m a film artist who loves experimenting with a wide variety of artistic mediums. Film became a passion of mine in my early teenage years through Stop Motion, Documentary, and Experimental filmmaking. Film serves the story of life, in a way which I find incredibly gratifying to be a part of.

I have a bachelor’s degree in Media Arts Studies, with an emphasis in Screenwriting and New Media. I have worked professionally as a Screenwriter, Editor, Digital Imaging Technician, Production Assistant, and Media Services Specialist.

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