Hollywood-caliber Filmmaking at a Campus Studio

A two-week film production camp that reproduces the exciting atmosphere of a Hollywood studio production environment. Participants become integral parts of a working studio-production team, learning every aspect of film production – pre-production, video camera operation, film, sound & special effects editing, location shoots, auditions, casting calls, post-production and film marketing.

Students learn by doing, in an authentic working-studio environment. The learning experience is directed and taught by industry professionals. Direct feedback from Instructors (plus Q&A sessions with actors, craftsmen and other filmmakers working in mass media) ensure each student gets a personalized and intimate view inside the business of making movies.

What You’ll Learn: DMA Studios: Film Production

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• What’s involved in running a Hollywood studio, from makeup to marketing • Casting real actors, managing real budgets, production planning • Professional shot set ups, advanced camera techniques • Production planning, location scouting, casting and script supervision • Professional editing and post production • Marketing a movie, both traditionally and with new media • Film appreciation, what makes a movie great

Course may vary slightly depending on student expertise and class interest. .

Who Should Attend: DMA Studios: Film Production
Ages 15-18 | Advanced | Filmmaking Experience Required

You want to become the next J.J. Abrams, Steven Spielberg or George Lucas. You want to pursue a career in professional film production. You make films on your own and have already taken a film production class—now you want the experience of working in a real film production studio environment.

DMA Studios is for young people who aspire to be a filmmaker or work for a major Hollywood studio. You’ll get hands-on experience using state-of-the-art digital film cameras, one-on-one personal instruction from a professional filmmaker…all while working on a real studio production team.

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Questions about a course or additional weeks at DMA? Ready to register? Please call 866.656.3342 for more information and to speak with a Guest Experience Representative.

Fees & Additional Options: DMA Studio: Film Production

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