Filmcraft 101
Registration for spring 2025 will open in January 2025.
Grades: 5th—8th
Time: 4:00–6:30 PM
Dates: March 19–May 28, 2025
Session Length: 10 Classes. One Day/Week, Wednesdays
Size: 12 Students Max
Cost: $675
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Email registrar@burnsfilmcenter.org to receive scholarship information.
Filmcraft 101
Welcome to the ultimate beginner’s filmmaking adventure! Dive into the world of filmmaking with a course that’s as hands-on as it is fun. You’ll get to play with cutting-edge cameras and editing software, master cool camera tricks and lighting magic, and unravel the secrets of great visual storytelling. Throughout our journey, you’ll create 2-3 exciting projects, sharpening your skills while working with an awesome team in a friendly, supportive setting. Get ready to unleash your creativity and see your ideas come to life!
Course Goals:
- Master the Basics: Get hands-on experience with industry-grade cameras and editing software as you master the fundamentals of filmmaking.
- Enhance Your Technique: Perfect your skills with creative camera tricks and lighting strategies to capture stunning visuals.
- Craft Compelling Stories: Explore visual storytelling structures to create engaging narratives that captivate audiences.
- Collaborate and Create: Work on 2-3 exciting projects, applying your newfound skills and collaborating with a small supportive team to bring your creative ideas to life.
- Build Confidence and Creativity: Gain real-world experience in a fun, friendly environment, and embrace your creativity while turning your filmmaking dreams into reality.
Cassidy McKenna
Instructor
Cassidy McKenna is a 22 year old aspiring filmmaker based in White Plains, New York. She is currently interested in directing and producing projects within the horror and comedy genres. Cassidy is currently a rising senior at SUNY Purchase College and is working towards her Bachelors of Fine Arts in Film and Media Studies. Cassidy is most notable for work as an instructor at the Jacob Burns Media Arts Lab, where she teaches film production to students ages 10 through 17. Cassidy hopes to continue inspiring young filmmakers throughout her career as a creative and when possible always tries to provide a creative opportunity for past students and fellow community members.
Marcus Johnson
Instructor
Marcus’ connection to the JBFC started back in 2016, when he contributed to a project for the Creative Culture Program. In the years since, he went on to co-found his own production company, Vision Craft Productions. As well assuming the of role Tech Specialist for the JBFC. Marcus has gained a wealth of knowledge by working in various departments of the film industry throughout his career. From being a PA for Showtime, to editing commercials, and even directing and producing his own projects, Marcus is now ready to convert those experiences into Filmcraft 101.
CampDoc
We are excited to partner with CampDoc, a third party program we will be using to collect and consolidate student registration information in order to streamline the registration process, and enhance the parent and guardian experience while your child is participating in our program(s). CampDoc will give parents and guardians full access to their own participant portal which they can log into at any time to view course details and information, and previously submitted documents.
Once a course has been purchased on the JBFC website, an email from CampDoc will follow within a few days with instructions on how to create a CampDoc account (if you do not have one already) and submit additional required registration information, such as an updated immunization record, a list of allergies, names of individuals who are authorized to pick your child up, doctor and insurance information, etc., and the deadlines by which this information must be received. We look forward to seeing your child this year.
