animation film camp in partnership with aspen film

Camp: July 10 - 14, 9:30am - 3:30pm
Age: 12 - 16  years old
Cost: $470/per week
Class size: minimum of 4 students and maximum of 12
Items to bring to camp: packed lunch, water bottle, snack, and head phones

Do you dream of becoming a filmmaker? This is your chance to join fellow aspiring storytellers and filmmakers for an immersive dive into the world of animation. During this week-long camp, with the guidance of professional filmmakers and teaching artists, students will collaborate with each other and gain valuable hands-on experience as they craft an individual short film in 2D animation as well as work collaboratively on a group, stop-motion film.

ANIMATION Film Camp with Aspen Film and the Redbrick Center for the Arts

This one-week, full-day, immersive camp is designed for teens who are curious and serious about learning to express themselves through animated storytelling, as well as to experience what it’s like to be part of a creative team. Each camper is involved in every step of the process. Aspen Film partners with the Colorado Film School to provide experienced educators to teach the camps. The staff to camper ratio is under 1:5 to ensure each participant gets individual attention. 

Scholarships available - see details below

ART EDUCATORS

Matt Baxter

Matt is a Denver-based filmmaker who believes in the positive impact of quality original work. Specializing in post-production, Matt’s work has aired on Rocky Mountain PBS numerous times. Focused on fulfilling his clients’ creative vision, he has collaborated with the National Governors Association, Colorado Office of Economic Development and the Colorado Secretary of State's office. Matt also serves as a post production instructor at the Colorado Film School, which has been nationally recognized as one of the top film programs in the country.

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

To be considered, fill-out and return the form below to the Red Brick Arts office.

CAMP EXPERIENCE

EDUCATORS

Animation Film Camp is a collaboration between Aspen Film, the Colorado Film School and the Red Brick Center for the Arts with support from the Addy Foundation. Our staff to camper ratio is under 1:5 to ensure each young person gets team, as well as individual attention. Our educators are all thoroughly vetted, award-winning, and come highly recommended in their field. Our goal is to ensure your teen is safe, learns new skills and above all, has fun!

HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE

Film Camp is an opportunity for teens to learn to express themselves, as well as to experience what it’s like to be part of a creative team. Each camper is involved in every step of the process, from operating the camera, to manning the mic boom to editing the final cuts. While some camps are driven by adults doing most of the technical work, we believe young people are highly capable of understanding complex concepts and executing incredibly creative work!