Darkwood Film Arts Institute To Hold Annual Summer Movie Camp for Young Filmmakers & Actors
NAME OF ACTIVITY: Summer Movie
Camp for Young Filmmakers & Actors
HOST/SPONSOR
OF ACTIVITY: Darkwood Film Arts Institute, Bare Bones Filmworks, Muskogee Area Arts Council, Oklahoma Arts Council
SCHOLARSHIPS: Full & Partial scholarship applications must be completed
by May 31st.
DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITY: Designed for (males &
females) pre-teen (10-12) and teens (13-17), the camp teaches the real secrets of professional motion picture production.
From screenwriting, film acting, directing, cinematography and movie terminology.
TIMES: 9 am to 5:00 pm
SESSION DATES:
Mon. June 28th-Fri. July 2nd for a total of 5 days. or
Mon. July 5th-Fri. July 9th for a total of 5 days
Camp will include:
Intro to the art and craft of moviemaking:
Writing, Acting, Cameras, Lighting, Set Designs, props, locations, etc.
Learn the terms, the process and the techniques making movies using local resources. Hands-on experiences
in front and behind the camera. Everyone get time performing each on set position.
Focus on Basic Acting for the camera, scriptwriting and camera angles, create an artistic film using local resources, special effects make-up and costuming.
Editing techniques, adding movie titles,
sound and music and poster creation.
TUITION FEE: $295 due by June 1st.
REFUND POLICY: Full refund given with a written
notice of cancellation up to 4 days prior to start of camp minus $25 administrative fee. Cancellations after that time
period will have an option as to receiving credit for another training session that equals what was paid for or to transfer
fee to a different youth or adult. Refunds are not given for NO SHOWS.
Add a Late fee of $25 if paid
after June 1st before June 15th
Extended late fee: $50 if paid after June 15th.
Ask about our sibling discount for two or more from same family.
All session fees include daily snacks, handout materials, copy of movie
set pictures, camp t-shirt and a copy of the finished movie on DVD.
PLACE/ADDRESS : Darkwood Film Arts Studios-223
N. Third St. 2nd Floor, Muskogee, OK 74401 May shoot scenes at other locations. Parents will sign a
permission slip for walking trips.
AGES: 10-17
INSTRUCTORS: Oscar Ray, Independent motion picture
writer, producer, actor, F/X make-up artist, production designer, prop-master, and director with over 25,000 hours of
experience as a cinematographer.
ShIronbutterfly, Independent film festival producer/director, instructor
of Film at local community college, with numerous years as a motivational consultant and speaker.
MEALS/SNACKS: Nutritious Lunch & Snacks will
be provided daily. Please alert us regarding alergies. Campers are welcome to bring non-perishable snacks.
Limited refrigeration is available. Microwave available.
REGISTRATION (begin and ends when?): January 1
to June 1st. To enroll, complete enrollment form and email or
mail with a deposit of $75 or entire amount to the address listed above.
ORIENTATION/OPEN HOUSE: Check for dates
Darkwood Film Arts Studio-223 N. 3rd St. Suite 201 Muskogee, OK 74401
918-616-1264
MAXIMUM ENROLLMENT: Maximum enrollment 20
TRANSPORTATION: Parents must arrange transportation
to and from training location.
EMERGENCY/HEALTH INFO: A separate form must be completed prior to attendance.
PHOTO/VIDEO RELEASE: A separate form must be completed prior to attendance.
CONTACT PERSON AND NUMBER: Oscar Ray / 918-616-1335 or ShIronbutterfly 918-616-1264
This not for profit membership program has trained over 2500 individuals in motion picture production, professional
screenwriting, cinematography, film acting and motion picture directing. Received a special recognition award from the
40th Governor Arts Award in 2005. We are a full time production facility engaged in various stages of development, preproduction,
production and postproduction on independent movie projects. We also serve as consultants and
speakers.
