Lights, Camera, Action!!

This June, Story Board's On-Location Academy (OLA) will offer a mini-film camp to students interested in film production. Students contemplating a college education in filmmaking, a career in the industry, or want to receive hands-on experience on a film set should apply for this unique opportunity.

What will I experience at the Mini-Film Camp?

This weekend camp gives students a hands-on opportunity to learn the rigors, thrill, requirements, and language of filmmaking.

Day 1 - Saturday, June 21st 12pm - 6pm

includes a brief orientation of various departments on a film set including: directing, camera operation, lighting, and continuity. Students will also develop a shot list using the script, Bomb, the official script selection from Story Board's 2008 Screenwriting Showcase. The shot list will be used during Day 2 of the camp. Students will end Day 1 working with a professional gaffer to pre-light the film set. Through this hands-on exercise, students will learn how lighting can increase the production quality of a film.

Day 2 - Sunday, June 22nd 9am - 5:30pm

is a full day of production. Students will rotate throughout several set departments to receive serious hands-on experience. Students will use portions of the script, Bomb, as the production material. However, the focus of Day 2 is for students to receive as much hands-on experience as possible. Professional filmmakers will be on the set to advise and assist, however, students will be calling the shots!

How do I participate in the Mini-Film Camp?

Students who are committed to attending and actively participating in the film camp are asked to:
    1) Download and complete the application filmcamp.pdf
    2) email completed application to
                -OR-
    3) Print out and mail your answers to us by May 30th, 2008.

See the application for more detailed instructions.

The application is due by Monday, June 2nd (5pm).

Where can I find answers to my other questions?

E-mail your questions to :

Monday - Feb 11, 2007
Screenwriting contest winners announced!

The following Student's screenplays were selected to be read on Feb 26 at the The Loft Literary Center by professional actors.

Congratulations to all the selected writers!

Friday - July 10, 2007
Picosa selected as this years Indie Film Gala venue!
Story Board and Picosa are proud to announce that the Third Annual Indie Film Gala will be held at Picosa, the hot new "Nuevo Latino" restaurant along the river in the heart of Minneapolis.

Monday - February 25, 2007
CCE Productions selects HDMG to edit "Good Morning"
The On-Location Academy's 2007 Production was produced by CCE Productions with the participation of 13 High School aged Apprentices from Twin cities high schools. Their work is in good hands at one of the Twin Cities top post production houses.

More information about HDMG and CCE Producitons can be found at their websites.

Monday - January 8, 2007
2007 OLA Production is a wrap
Story Board would like to thank the cast and crew of Good Morning for their hard work and dedication. For the past four days, January 4-7, thirteen high school aged filmmakers acted as Apprentices on the short film production "Good Morning".

Apprentices were assigned to shadow members of the crewmembers from various departments including: Grip / Electric, Camera, Director, Wardrobe, Props, and Production. Through this experience, Apprentices were exposed to new skills and techniques which they can bring to their own film work.