Our Purpose: Story Board provides educational and mentoring programs for high school aged student filmmakers.
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 - 6pmincludes 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 - 5:30pmis 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 :
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!