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TAMPA THEATRE FILM CAMP

SATURDAY, AUGUST 28

TAMPA THEATRE FILM CAMP 2010

FILM FESTIVAL 9:00 am - 1:30 pm

Join us Saturday, August 28th from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm for the first public showing of the films created by the young filmmakers from third grade through high school who attended this summer's Tampa Theatre Film Camp. Films range from comedy to mystery to fantasy and beyond--both live action and stop motion animation. The event is free and open to the public, so bring your friends in support of Tampa's young filmmakers!

SCHEDULE OVERVIEW:

Live Action Filmmaking Week 1 - June 21st - 25th, 2010

Morning Session – 9:00 – 9:37

Afternoon Session – 9:37 – 10:04

 

Live Action Filmmaking Week 2 - July 12th - 16th, 2010

Morning Session – 10:04 – 10:34

Afternoon Session – 10:34 – 11:05

 

Live Action Filmmaking Week 3 - July 19th - 23rd, 2010

Morning Session – 11:05 – 11:36

Afternoon Session – 11:36 – 12:07

 

Stop Motion Animation Week 4 - July 26th - 30th, 2010

Morning Session – 12:07 – 12:27

Afternoon Session – 12:27 – 12:46

 

Stop Motion Animation Week 5 - August 2nd - 6th, 2010

Morning Session – 12:46 – 1:06

Afternoon Session – 1:06 – 1:24


Live Action Filmmaking Week 1

June 21st - 25th, 2010

 

MORNING SESSION – 9:00 – 9:37

DETECTIVE CLUMSY 2 (4:10)

Ethan Mosser, Avarie Williams, Jerry Bowers, Haddie Jones, Ashlyn Stuart, counselor Katie Clark

 

TWISTED TUESDAY (5:30)

McKinzie Henderson, Mara Guluzian, Annette Sanfilipo, Kelsey Slater, counselors Tayler Papke & Katiria Cortez

 

PETER PAN: THE NEXT GENERATION (7:49)

Cameron Gunn, Juliette Saylor, Brianna Ward, Kristina Suarez, counselor Alex Towe

 

TRAPPED (4:45)

Jordan Figueredo, Brayden Renninger, Matt Del Rosal, Tarren Renninger, counselor Brittany Udell

 

THE BODY OF MIAROSE (4:02)

Sarah Weinstein, Holly Benjamin, Crista Abberger, Kinlee Smith, counselor Clair Waterbury

 

AFTERNOON SESSION – 9:37 – 10:04

STREET VENDOR’S WARS (3:29)

Zack Riley, Mitchell Linder, Chris Walker, counselor Clair Waterbury

 

THE SHEPHERD HOTEL (4:00)

Maggie Eason, Melanie Shepherd, Alex Eason, Marin McCoy, Aaron Lipkin, counselor Alex Towe

 

SUSI SPOONHANDS (5:49)

Liz Cooper, Joel Green, Lillie Roberts, Madison Sokol, Toni Gaertner, counselor Brittany Udell

 

COMMERCIAL BREAK (0:48)

Jack Walker, Colin Freiberger, Davis Ebbert, Freddy Sanfilipo, counselor Katie Clark

 

A NIGHT TO SQUEAK ABOUT (2:37)

Ben Miller, Jacob Hicks, Willy Widoff, counselor Katiria Cortez

 

DIELIGHT (2:19)

Jackson Misner, Tristan Harris, Jake Kennard, counselor Tayler Papke


Live Action Filmmaking Week 2

July 12th - 16th, 2010

 

MORNING SESSION – 10:04 – 10:34

THE ULTIMATE VACATION (2:12)

Carl Bertolino, Cazlin Rains, Grace Stoler, counselor Allison Papke

 

THE SECRET PYRAMID (3:52)

Bradley Blanton, Will Hesse, Jacob Francis, Connor Gross, Tyler Francis, counselor Katie Clark

 

PEACH AND DAISY’S ADVENTURE (3:24)

Stephanie Benner, Anna DeVico, Kevin Fisher, Chamberlain Walls, counselor Tayler Papke

 

LUIGI’S MANSION: THE MOVIE (4:18)

Connor Fass, Kiernan Carey, Drake Elting, Sebastian Italiano, Trevor Morrill, counselor Clair Waterbury

 

FREAKY FUTURE (5:34)

Brooke Shapiro, Lauren Steinbrenner, Zanti Rains, counselor Brittany Udell

 

AFTERNOON SESSION – 10:34 – 11:05

SURVIVAL QUADRANT 36 (3:54)

Jonathan Bird, Daniel Pritchard, Robert Clements, counselor Allison Papke

 

THE THEATRE MASSACRE (3:33)

David Zhou, Hinton Rago, Peter Kieffer, Barrett Ebbert, counselor Brittany Udell

 

THE TWIDARK SAGA: BELLA’S AFTERBITE (5:02)

Katia Gimisis, Madison Stuart, Connor Williams, Sarah Comas, Brianna Jones, counselor Clair Waterbury

 

LUIGI’S REVENGE (4:53)                 

Daniel Dole-Muinos, Ian Martin, Alex Dedyo, Jonathan Clements, counselor Alex Towe

 

SOLANUM 2010 (3:38)

Harrison Weeks, Parker Foreman, Rachael Benner, Kellie Etling, counselors Tayler Papke & Katie Clark


Live Action Filmmaking Week 3

July 19th - 23rd, 2010

 

MORNING SESSION – 11:05 – 11:36

MAC VS. PC (5:07)

Willy Widoff, Grayson Richmond, Max Goldenberg, Dakota Dickey, counselor Katie Clark

 

THE HAUNTED THEATRE (2:53)

Sydney Fogelman, Sydney Navarro, Zoe Cuva, Abby Cuva, counselor Tayler Papke

 

LEXI & MATILDA’S ADVENTURE (3:20)

Renata Happle, Alexa Goldberg, Jordan Figueredo, Connor Daly Halpern, counselor Clair Waterbury

 

BUBBLES VS. BROOMS (3:57)

Addie Richmond, Elle Lehman, Pilar Lugo, Jade Starkey, counselor Alex Towe

 

TEEN LOVE (5:09)

Kennedy Gonzalez, Olivia Fiss, Bella Fernandez, Jesslyn Fingar, counselor Brittany Udell


AFTERNOON SESSION – 11:36 – 12:07

THE ODD ONE (2:50)

Andrea Flood, Samantha Hall, Madeline Loper, Aubrey Barcelo, counselor Tayler Papke

 

LEGAL ACTION (8:03)

Jonathan Sagarra, Samuel Mormon, Emmanuel Mormon, Beau Castor, Barrett Ebbert, Davis Ebbert, Rachel Halfaker, counselor Brittany Udell

 

SLASH GETS SLASHED (4:26)

Will Richert, AJ Ferrera, Christian Fogelman, Leo Stoler, counselor Clair Waterbury

 

ORPHEUS AND EURYDICE (4:45)

Anastasia Gendelman, Casey Canella, Dylan Trombley, Keegan Emmons, counselor Alex Towe


Stop Motion Animation Week 4

July 26th - 30th, 2010

 

MORNING SESSION – 12:07 – 12:27

PERRY’S TACO ADVENTURE (2:12)

Paige Hall, Allie Kimpland, Caton Gonzalez, counselor Brittany Udell

 

MR. CHAMELEON (1:24)

Julia Parrino, LeJay Patton, Sydney Fogelman, Bianca Rosser, counselor Alex Towe

 

MARIO’S NIGHTMARE (1:57)

Liam Lorenzen, Kiernan Carey, Riley Schofner, Ryley Wilson, counselor Katie Clark

 

THE MARBLE OF TIME! (1:16)

Annette Sanfilipo, Connor Gross, Holly Benjamin, Will Hesse, counselor Katiria Cortez

 

MAILBOX MONSTERS (1:17)

Robert Schofner, Evan Illes, Will Stephan, Nicholas Campion, counselor Allison Papke

 

HARRY POTTER REMIX NO. 4 THE MAZE (1:16)

Joseph Whelan, Garrett Schneider, Madison Troy, counselor Tayler Papke

 

AFTERNOON SESSION – 12:27 – 12:46

MR. MANN (1:51)

Finn Brillhart Bolam, Khari Hasan Farlow, Keegan Emmons, Christian Fogelman, counselor Katie Clark

 

THE CONCERT (2:36)

Grant Smith, Colin Freiberger, AJ Ferrera, counselor Brittany Udell

 

COLOR WARS (1:17)

Jack McDonald, Preston Foshee, Julian Boaz, counselors Tayler Papke & Nate Wolkenhauer

 

BLUE (0:40)

Tanner Heinberg, Ethan Heinberg, Wyatt McDowell, counselor Alex Towe

 

CLAY WARS (0:53)

Cody McGowan, Christopher Gaines, Anthony Parrino, Jonathan Bird, counselor Allison Papke

 

ARCADE (1:27)

Freddy Sanfilipo, Ian Martin, Parker Foreman, Hill Awmiller, counselor Katiria Cortez

 


Stop Motion Animation Week 5

August 2nd - 6th, 2010

 

MORNING SESSION – 12:46 – 1:06

THE BITE (1:49)

Madeline Stanley, Houston Britain, Bethany Schneider, counselors Katie Clark & Allison Papke

 

FOOD STORY (1:03)

Cayenne Heym, Mary Schneider, counselor Tayler Papke

 

SPACE SLIME (2:20)

Corey Khaw, Liam Khaw, Eli Kukla-Manning, Connor Daly Halpern, Naseem Perez-Bouktab, counselors Alex Towe & Clair Waterbury

 

POKEMON BATTLE (1:54)

Andrew Mahan, Sydney Hartley, counselor Brittany Udell

 

PAGEANT TRAGEDY (1:08)

Madelyn Rice, Renata Happle, Alexa Goldberg, Samar Perez-Bouktab, counselor Katiria Cortez

 

FOOD FIGHT! (1:11)

Andrew Behrenfeld, Tommy Bedard, Nathaniel Galipault, counselor Nate Wolkenhauer

                       

AFTERNOON SESSION – 1:06 – 1:24

LIVING NIGHTMARE (:57)

Arin Towe, Casey Canella, Aaron Lipkin, Anastasia Gendelman, counselor Alex Towe

 

STEEL DUDE AND GREEN NERD (2:13)

Max Kennard, Keith Caraman, Jake Kennard, counselors Clair Waterbury & Katie Clark

 

PEOPLE TO PAPER (1:30)

Alex Supkay, Robbie Pastrana, Joshua Lackey, Zachary Riley, Ian Brown, counselor Nate Wolkenhauer

 

THE MAGNIFICENT, MAGICAL, MYSTERIOUS MOUSTACHE OF MANY (2:29)

Peter Kieffer, Guiliano Ferrera, Daniel Dole-Muinos, Emily Henderson, counselor Brittany Udell

 

FALLING IN COLOUR (1:25)

Rachel Andelman, Kellie Etling, Aline Kibert, Amelia Hazlitt, counselor Katiria Cortez

 

BURST MY BUBBLE (:52)                

Victoria Pritchard, Cindy Woolridge, Gracie Hilber, Kathleen Blanco, counselor Tayler Papke


NAVIGATION

ABOUT THE CAMP

At Tampa Theatre Film Camp, students will create live action and stop motion animation movies on Mac computers using programs like I-Movie and Garage Band and footage they shoot with digital cameras. Each student will premiere his or her film on Tampa Theatre’s big screen and receive a copy on DVD.

Tampa Theatre Film Camp is held at in downtown Tampa at Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., Tampa, FL 33602.

NOTE: TAMPA THEATRE FILM CAMP 2010 IS SOLD OUT.

 

ORIENTATION LETTER FOR PARENTS OF REGISTERED CAMPERS

If your child is registered for Tampa Theatre Film Camp, everything you need to know is in this orientation letter here.

 

SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION

  • Initial Early Bird Registration was available for Tampa Theatre members through March 31.

  • Open registration for non-members was available beginning April 1.

If you are not yet a member of Tampa Theatre, you can join now, or when you submit your summer camp registration form.  Our camps fill up quickly, and by joining now, you will not only be able to register early next year, but you'll also get the year-long benefits Tampa Theatre members enjoy including:

  • $2 off all Tampa Theatre sponsored movies

  • free refills on popcorn, fountain drinks, and house coffee

  • invitation to our annual member's reception

  • the ability to purchase concert tickets before the general public

  • and more, depending on the membership level you choose

And don't forget, Tampa Theatre is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, so depending on your membership level, all or part of your membership is tax deductable.

CHANGE FORM (USE TO CANCEL SESSIONS)

REGISTRATION FORM (USE TO GET ON WAITING LIST TOO)

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

ORIENTATION LETTER FOR CONFIRMED CAMPERS

 

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS, DATES, TIMES & FEES

All experience levels welcome at all sessions. The young filmmakers will break down into groups based on their experience levels. Each group will have its own dedicated camp counselor to guide the filmmaking process. 

Stop Motion Animation

July 26-30

9 am-noon  3-5 grades - SOLD OUT

1-4 pm  6-8 grades - SOLD OUT

Aug 2-6

9 am-noon  3-6 grades -SOLD OUT

1-4 pm 7-12 grades - SOLD OUT

Stop motion animation makes static objects appear to move and it is used in popular shows and films such as The Nightmare Before Christmas, Gumby, and Chicken Run.  Each filmmaker will be provided with clay, paper, toys and all sorts of items to use in the films. He or she will work as part of a team to write their script, create storyboards, and shoot using the iStop Motion Animation program. In post production, they will learn how to use Apple's iMovie and Garage Band programs to edit and score their animated features.  Each team will end the week with a completed 3-5 minute animated short that will be shown on Tampa Theatre's Big Screen. At the end of the summer at the Tampa Theatre Film Camp Film Festival, every filmmaker will receive a commemorative DVD of her or his film.

Cost: $165

Live Action

June 21-25

9 am-noon  3-5 grades - SOLD OUT

1-4 pm  6-8 grades - SOLD OUT

July 12-16

9 am-noon  3-5 grades - SOLD OUT

1-4 pm  6-8 grades - SOLD OUT

July 19-23

9 am-noon  3-6 grades - SOLD OUT

1-4 pm  7-12 grades - SOLD OUT

Each filmmaker will create a 3-5 minute live action film using the digital, still, and movie cameras we provide. He or she will work as part of a team to write their script, create storyboards, and act in, direct, and shoot their film. In post production, they will learn how to use Apple's iMovie and Garage Band programs to edit and score their films.  Each team will end the week with a completed 3-5 minute short film that will be shown on Tampa Theatre's Big Screen. At the end of the summer at the Tampa Theatre Film Camp Film Festival, every filmmaker will receive a commemorative DVD of her or his film.

Cost: $165

WHAT TO EXPECT DURING YOUR WEEK AT SUMMER CAMP

Monday and Tuesday:  Hands-on training sessions for various aspects of filmmaking (how to use the digital camera and programs, lighting, sound, on-camera acting, storytelling, creating storyboards and scripts, editing, etc.)

Tuesday and Wednesday:  Break out into production teams, create storyboard and scripts for your group film projects.  Begin filming when ready. 

Wednesday and Thursday: Continue filming with group.  Download footage from digital camera to iMac computers.  Edit with iMovie or iStopMotion programs. 

Friday:  Complete editing.  Screen the completed films for parents during the last hour of camp.  (Morning session 11am-noon; Afternoon session 3-4pm)

 

OPTIONAL PRE-CAMP ORIENTATION FOR PARENTS & STUDENTS

New to camp? Want to learn more about the Theatre? Come to this optional pre-camp orientation, and then if you’d like, stay as our guests for the Tampa Theatre public tour from 11:30 to 1:00.

1) Saturday, June 12, 10:45 – 11:30

NOTE: The Saturday, July 10 orientation has been CANCELLED. Orientation for students will occur on the first day of camp.

TAMPA THEATRE FILM CAMP FILM FESTIVAL

Saturday, August 28th – Anticipated To Begin at 9:30am

After camp, you and your family and friends will receive a special invitation to the Tampa Theatre Film Camp Film Festival where the students’ films will have their world premiere. Enjoy treats purchased from our concession stand as everyone watches your child’s film on the big screen. (Start times for each session will be provided closer to the festival.) Afterwards, we’ll present each filmmaker with a keepsake DVD containing all the films from their session of the Tampa Theatre Film Camp Film Festival. (Filmmakers not in attendance will be mailed their DVDs.)

 

ABOUT THE USF INSTRUCTORS

Educator and film fan James Welsh leads a talented and enthusiastic team of professional educators from The Florida Center for Instructional Technology (FCIT) located in the College of Education, University of South Florida. FCIT is funded by the Florida Department of Education, Office of Educational Technology, to provide leadership, instructional materials, and support services to educational institutions with regard to the integration of technology into K-12 education. The faculty members and graduate students in the USF Instructional Technology program contribute to many of the products created by FCIT.

 

FILMMAKER RESOURCES - http://fcit.usf.edu/lmm

To help young filmmakers learn about film production, lead instructor James Welsh and his team at USF have created this fabulous website. It is in the process of being updated, but it includes:

 

TAMPA THEATRE FILM CAMP IN THE NEWS

A great segment WEDU did on our camp for Kids in the Arts. (Our section begins at 20:10.)

 

The St. Petersburg Times -- Movie Moguls in the Making by Steve Persall, Times Film Critic

Tampa Bay's 10 -- Cinematic Summer Camp teaches future filmmakers by David Leonard 

Creative Loafing Loafie Award

Best Film Program for Kids: Tampa Theatre Young Filmmakers Camp
"There are lots of ways for young cinephiles to get their ya-yas out in the Bay area...But the hands-down coolest conduit for budding Spielbergs and Lucases is Tampa Theatre’s Young Filmmakers Camp, a summer-long program of hands-on sessions that trains kids in just about every aspect of filmmaking."

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: Tampa Theatre Film Camp?  What happened to Let's Make Movies Digital Filmmaking Summer Camp?

A:  Same camp, different name. Tampa Theatre Film Camp is shorter and easier to remember, and has the groovy Tampa Theatre name in it.

Q: My child just finished fifth grade and is entering sixth grade in the fall. Does he or she count as a fifth grader or a sixth grader?

A:  Camp sessions are based on the grade a child is entering in the fall, so your child would count as a sixth grader.

Q: Can I call to confirm that you received my registration form?

A:  You'll receive an email confirmation that we received your registration form within 3 business days.  Feel free to call after the third business day if you haven't heard from us.

Q: When will I know if my child got into the session I requested?

A:  You'll receive an email confirmation within 7-10 business days verifying your child's placement. Please don't inquire before that time.  We won't have any information for you.

Q:  Do each of my children need to become Tampa Theatre members in order to get the benefit of early registration?

A: No.  You should register your membership in the parent's name.  One membership covers all children in the member's immediate family.

Q:  My friend/aunt/cousin is a Tampa Theatre member. Can he or she register my child for camp during the members only early bird registration?

A: No.  Early bird registration is a benefit for members only, so parents, grandparents, or legal guardians can register a child  using this benefit.

Q: My child has attended camp for several years.  Can he or she be an assistant camper this year?

A: We appreciate the offer, but we have outstanding student to counselor ratios and don't have any assistant camper opportunities this year.

Q: Do you offer scholarships to Tampa Theatre Film Camp?

A:  Unfortunately we're unable to accommodate scholarship requests at this time.

Q: I need to change or cancel the session for which my child is registered.  What do I do?

A:  Fill out this change form and fax it to (813) 274-8978. Contact Nicole  Southworth below with questions.

Q: What is your cancellation policy?

A: Our cancellation and refund policy is:

  • More than 14 days prior to camp: 100%, minus a $20 administrative fee.
  • 8-14 days prior to camp: 50%, minus a $20 administrative fee.
  • 7-0 days prior to camp: No refunds will be issued.
  • Please note that cancelling or changing sessions requires this change form and will incur a $20 administrative fee.

 

SUMMER CAMP CONTACTS

Send Registration To:

Tampa Theatre

Attn: Summer Camp

P.O. Box 172188

Tampa, FL  33672-0188

fax: (813) 274-8978

For Inquiries About:

  • Registration Status (i.e. Did you receive my registration form?  Has my child's spot been secured?)
  • Payment
  • Changing Sessions

Nicole Southworth

ph: (813) 274-5510

Email: nicole@tampatheatre.org

 

For Inquiries About:

  • Summer Camp Content
  • Schedule
  • Other General Summer Camp Questions

Janice Strand

ph: (813) 307-5526

Email: janice@tampatheatre.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

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