SUMMERFILM – CFI Education

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Join us this summer for a series of workshops that explore all angles of the industry and artistry of film. The film and festival industry can offer some amazing opportunities for creative young talent, but it can also feel incredibly intimidating. From the basics of film production to the intricacies of film festival curation, we provide hands-on training and professional development for aspiring young creatives through interactive, collaborative experiences that are also a whole lot of fun. Programs are designed for young cinephiles to explore different access points into the industry and steadily build their skills over time. Start with CAFILM as a pre-teen making short fiction films and work your way up to pre-college-level vocational training in a wide variety of film roles and career paths. Or just come play and make some movies with us!

Some benefits of the Summerfilm program:

Satisfy your curiosity about careers in film—explore and discover new possibilities!
Make new friends among a cohort of film-loving peers in a supportive environment
Find your voice and learn the decision-making skills needed to manage creative projects
Flex your leadership muscles and learn how to effectively collaborate with others
Get insider access to film festival events and the chance to meet real film celebrities
Receive ongoing support from CAFILM for film-related college or career recommendations
Recognize that you have what it takes to apply for the school, internship, or job opportunity you’ve been dreaming about

Please read each program description carefully, as some are offered in person and some are online. All in-person camps take place at the Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center. All online camps are hosted on the CAFILM Education Online platform and open to students anywhere in the U.S. Times listed are Pacific Time Zone.

**Need-based scholarships are available for all programs.

SUMMERFILM 2023 PROGRAM + SCHEDULE

NARRATIVE FILM PRODUCTION FOR TWEENS

IN PERSON | July 17-22 & 24-28* | Ages 11–13 | $1700
*Now a 2-week session!

This two-week program is an opportunity for tweens to learn from first-class film professionals in a fun, interactive, and collaborative environment—and a great way for both beginning and intermediate aspiring filmmakers to enhance their craft and storytelling skills. You will learn elements of screenwriting, cinematography, sound, editing, and more, and will collaborate with fellow students on the writing, production, and editing of a short movie, to be screened for you and your family members on the final day of the camp session. All filmmaking equipment will be provided.

Lead Instructor: JASON WOLOS is an experienced San Francisco-based freelance filmmaker with a history of producing, directing, shooting, editing, and writing for hire around the world.

DOCUMENTARY FILM PRODUCTION FOR TEENS

IN PERSON | July 10-14 | Ages 14-18 | $900

This five-day program teaches the ins and outs of nonfiction storytelling and filmmaking. Professional documentarians will walk you through the necessary steps to produce short documentary films in small-group collaborations, while exploring critical skills and methods such as interviewing, story structure, narration, point of view, camera technique, and more. The program will include a combination of hands-on lessons, viewings, discussions, and practical experience that will culminate in a screening of your completed film projects. All filmmaking equipment will be provided.

Lead instructor: S. SMITH PATRICK is a San Francisco-based documentary filmmaker and photographer focusing on human rights and social issues.

YOUTH IN INDUSTRY LAB

ONLINE | July 17-22 | Ages 14-18 | $600

Whether your interests lie in editing, scoring, set design, screenwriting, cinematography, marketing, or an area of the industry you haven’t even yet discovered, the path to becoming an entertainment professional becomes a lot clearer once you explore the myriad opportunities available to you. This program will connect you with film industry professionals for vocational training in a diverse range of fields that will help you better understand how to think about career access and learn about our industry’s common language. We hear a lot about directors, actors and producers, but there are thousands of other film professionals working “below the line” and in other areas of the industry who help to make movie magic happen. You will take part in a series of online interactive workshops with industry professionals from varying corners of the business such as casting directors, voice over artists, animators, documentarians, screenwriters, marketers, editors, and more, and then put your new skills into practice creating short video content of your own. Sessions will run consecutively, with breaks throughout each day for lunch and time away from the computer screen.

Lead Instructor: SHAKIRA REFOS, CAFILM Education Outreach Manager

YOUNG CURATORS

ONLINE | July 24-28 | Ages 15-18 | $450

Ever wonder how movies get chosen for the Mill Valley Film Festival? In this online program you will learn from festival and arthouse theater programmers around the country about how a film festival works and how they decide what to show to their audiences. Then you will take part in the selection process as a member of the jury that chooses the films for the youth-produced shorts program at MVFF46. You will screen dozens of short films from all over the globe, discuss them with your fellow jurors, and learn how to curate the program for exhibition at our annual festival in October. All Young Curators receive accreditation to attend MVFF46 and tickets to the public festival screening of their curated program. If you like watching movies, this is the program for you!

Lead Instructor: SHAKIRA REFOS, CAFILM Education Outreach Manager

Questions? Contact us at [email protected]

SUMMERFILM 2022 FILM SHOWCASES

THIS PROGRAM IS MADE POSSIBLE WITH SUPPORT FROM

MIRANDA LUX FOUNDATION