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Make a Film (11-13 years)

Write a story, then shoot and edit your short film. You can experience the collaborative environment of the filmmaking process, whether your role is in front or behind the camera!

Teenagers using camera
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    09:00 am - 03:00 pm
$300
Stephen J Campbell, Angie Sanchez Villar

Ever wanted to make your own films? Now you can with this practical 5-day programme that teaches the basics of filmmaking.

THIS COURSE IS NOW FULLY BOOKED - please email [email protected] to go on the waiting list as spaces can become available with cancellations. If your child is aged 13 you may also want to check out our Make a Film course for ages 13-16. Other courses with spaces include Hip Hop (8-11) Comedy & Improvisation (8-13) and Showtime Musical Theatre  (8-12)  

Put your creative mind to work by screenwriting, directing, acting, editing and sound recording. You will not be limited to only one role, and you will be guided every step of the way by industry professionals. Learning the 'language' of film is an important part of this programme, as is being creative with limited resources. It will be rewarding and lots of fun. At the end of the week you will have a film of your own creation that you can share with pride.

Plus, your films will be screened on the last day of the holiday programme to an invited audience. Get your family and friends to come along!

You will also be able to watch your film/s at home via a link that will be emailed the following week.

What better way to spend the holidays than being a film-maker?

Teaching artist

Teaching artist

Stephen Campbell Tutor Make a Film TAPAC

Stephen J Campbell

Stephen Campbell has thirty years’ experience in the television industry and has worked as a writer, director and producer on a wide variety of genres, including award winning comedy and drama. Stephen co-created and associate produced the award-winning ICE TV and created the childrenʼs drama series, Secret Agent Men (TV3). Stephen also oversaw the production of three seasons of critically-acclaimed and award-winning series The Amazing Extraordinary Friends (TV2). Stephen’s latest drama is the sci-fi thriller The Cul de Sac (TV2).

Teaching artist

Angie Sanchez Villar TAPAC

Angie Sanchez Villar

Angie is a professional camera operator who has worked as a DOP, 2nd Camera Operator and Camera Assist on a variety of TV shows, TVCs, music videos, live television events and short films including: What Now, Christmas in the Park, Nigel Latta documentaries and web series. Angie studied Camera, Lighting and Audio at South Seas Film and Television School.