Filmmaking Camp for Teens

Have you ever dreamed of being a filmmaker? Or getting a chance to see what life would be like as a broadcast journalist? This is your chance to join fellow aspiring documentarians for an immersive dive into the world of documentary filmmaking. During this week-long camp, you will collaborate with other teens, switching roles and gaining valuable hands-on experience as your team crafts a short film centered in Aspen. 

The journey will begin as professional instructors from the Colorado Film School guide you through an exploration of story, character and emotion, the building blocks of filmmaking. From there, you and your team will define the narrative and the subject of the film you will be creating. You will be working with materials both old and new, as you draw inspiration from the past to focus attention on present day life in Aspen. 

You will learn how to use high production value equipment, conduct and film interviews, then edit the footage you capture. While you are filming around town using equipment supplied by the Colorado Film School, you will also have access to materials culled from the Aspen Historical Society's archive.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to gain valuable real-world filmmaking skills in a spectacular mountain town setting!

Camp: August 2 - 6, 9:30am - 3:30pm
Age: 12 - 16 years old
Cost: $450/per week
Class size: minimum of 4 students and maximum of 10
Items to bring to camp: packed lunch, water bottle, snacks and head phones

ART EDUCATORS

Matt Baxter

Award winning, video editor with 11 years of experience and over 4,000 professional hours. Fluent with both Adobe and Final Cut X and edited 8 broadcasted film specials which have aired on Rocky Mountain PBS, NETA, EWTN and local theater events. Strive to bring the best product and experience to any filmmaker/client. Passionate about editing but also heavily involved in other aspects of film production. Strong belief in making quality original works that can positively impact others. Dedicated and focused minded on clients’ artistic vision and confident in the steps to accomplish all goals within the project.

Aaron Koehler

Aaron is an accomplished cinematographer and documentarian. He has a deep passion for filmmaking and enjoys exploring humanity with his craft. Aaron has extensive technical knowledge when it comes to the camera and lighting departments, including industry-standard video packages by RED, Sony, Panasonic, and ARRI. Despite this technical foundation, Aaron’s approach has always been rooted in story and character development. Over the years, Aaron has had the opportunity to work on numerous documentary projects as well as several broadcast specials and commercial spots. Beyond his freelance work, Aaron also plays a key role at the Colorado Film School as an instructor and equipment room manager. His courses include 16mm|HD Production and LGBTQ Voices & Representation in Film.

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

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PARTNERSHIP

This camp is made possible through the partnership of Aspen Film, Colorado Film School of Denver, Aspen Historical Society and Red Brick Center for the Arts.