CAMPS & CLASSES
Take Two Film Academy's classes are perfect for beginners and returning students alike. Kids learn how to write their own scripts, storyboard, operate professional cameras, act and edit. Our programs are completely hands-on and believe that the best way to learn is for kids to make their own films every step of the way! We offer:
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Summer & Holiday Break Camps - All-day, week-long camps teach kids the basics of filmmaking while weekly themes build upon skills.
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Free Take Two Talks - Our outreach series that connects youth with fun and focused filmmaking skills.
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Weekend Workshops - Classes meet on consecutive Saturdays from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm for a mini-semester.
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After School Classes - 90 minute classes meet once a week for a semester, students work in small groups to create an original movie.
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Birthday Parties and Private Workshops - Design a class that meets your schedule or create an unforgettable birthday experience!
FIND A PROGRAM
Here, you’ll find the listings for all Take Two Film Academy courses and workshops.
To narrow your search criteria, choose from the options below, we offer both remote and in-person classes:
CAMPS/EVENTS: All week-long and weekend programs
AFTER SCHOOL: All semester-long classes
Film Camp Themes
Calling all future Spielbergs! We will explore epic storytelling and grand adventure and learn what makes a movie a true blockbuster.
Take those camera skills to the next level with crane shots, rack focus and the trickiest of them all: the dolly zoom. Students get their hands on top notch cameras and state-of-the-art stabilizers.
Students gain experience with studio light kits. Master three-point lightning and learn how to use dramatic shadows to create a scene worthy of Hitchcock!
Filmmaking travels into a new dimension... the third dimension! Students will use stereoscopic cameras to create a short movie inspired by creature features of the 1950's and 60's. Get those glasses ready!
Transport yourself anywhere in the world with a green screen, or add lasers and explosions! We'll learn how to create our own effects using techniques from masters of their craft.
Students will learn stop motion, rotoscoping and pixilation techniques to create animated shorts. We can even incorporate animated characters in with live action!
The perfect week for those who want to delve deep into the art of the edit, including special effects, key framing and color correction.
A good piece of music completes the film. Kids will learn to use Garageband to create scores for their own movies!
Practice sketch comedy writing in the vein of Saturday Night Live and All That. Each class will focus on a specific theme based on the time of year and your students!
Let's put on a Talk Show with your student as the host! We will learn about the work that goes into making a talk show and how to hold an interesting interview.
Develop characters for a series of your own and learn what goes into making an audience feel the way you want about your characters.
Learn about the most influential moments in movie history, from the French New Wave, the evolution of the documentary, Black filmmakers through history, and more! Each week focuses on a new topic.
Build a puppet of your own to go on the wildest adventure of your choice in a story and movie you create yourself!
Learn what it takes to vlog and create your own high quality videos like a professional YouTuber!
Students will learn about the work that goes into creating the best visual look for films and television and how they can create it themselves.