Youth Filmmaking Workshop

This workshop is for aspiring Filmmakers ages 8-15. Students will learn camera movement, storytelling, directing/acting, editing and working in small teams to create a short movie.

This workshop is designed for students who want to produce content for YouTube. At the end of the day, each student will receive a DVD with filmmaking tools they can use for future productions. The DVD will be loaded with additional training and tools ($500 value).

No computer skills required. We will guide all students step by step in the video editing process.

Students will need to bring any ONE of the following: iPad, iPod, iPhone or GoPro camera with a laptop. You only need a laptop with the GoPro camera. With the laptop, please be sure you have iMovie software installed prior to the workshop.

There will be a lunch break from 11:45-12:15 and we will have appropriate refreshment/outdoor play breaks throughout the day. Please bring a sack lunch.

Wear layered clothing (we'll be working indoors and outside).

What to expect:

An inspirational, hands-on day of fun and film!
Opportunity to learn from a professional cinematographer
A low teacher/student ratio with plenty of support for students
A great atmosphere of collaboration and teamwork
Appropriate breaks for lunch and refreshment paced through the day
The chance to make a real short film ready to share with family and friends!
Each student will receive a bonus DVD loaded with additional training and tools ($500 value) at the close of the day

This workshop was made possible by a partnership with Kid's Atelier and TRStudiosLA.

Laguna resident Rebecca Faubion founded Kids' Atelier in the spring of 2013 as a new art school for ages 18 months to teens. The Laguna Beach program features classes in painting, drawing and mixed media, as well as special workshops on topics like film-making, mosaics and textile arts. With a focus on student creativing and excellence. Kids' Atelier is a unique venue for young people to grow their artistic talent.

TRStudiosLA was started by Thomas Roberts, a self-described "camera aficionado." Thomas is an accomplished cinematographer, director, and producer. He also has many years of professional lighting and sound productions experience. He's worked on projects all over the USA, the UK, Asia and recently in Haiti. He produces content for documentaries, short films, and web video. His work has appeared on television throughout the US. He is married and has two young boys. Thomas has been making films since age 12.