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Film A/ppreciation Rising Grades 6-9 / July 13-17

Dates with showtimes for Film A/ppreciation Rising Grades 6-9 / July 13-17
  • Mon, Jul 13

Run Time: 420 min.

An introduction to the art of cinema for Middle Schoolers!
Rising Grades 6-9
Two sessions: June 1-5 and July 13-17
9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Over five days, campers will take an in-depth look at each aspect of the filmmaking process through film screenings and discussions. We’ll start the day viewing a contemporary release, followed by an older film to show how these techniques have developed over time. With a curriculum designed by a/perture’s curator and programming director, Jake Laystrom, each film will be preceded by an introduction and followed by a group discussion, specifically highlighting each day’s focus. Build a solid foundation in film education for your budding cinephiles!

Day 1: Screenwriting

Day 2: Cinematography

Day 3: Directing

Day 4: Editing

Day 5: Performance

By exploring film history and film theory through individual disciplines in the filmmaking process, campers will gain a better understanding of the images they consume, and why certain choices were made to bring these stories to life. With a strong foundation here, campers will have a head start in their future careers as filmmakers, critics, programmers, and most importantly, movie lovers.

Sample films that may be viewed include (final schedule is TBD):

  • Raiders of the Lost Ark

  • Fantastic Mr. Fox

  • The Iron Giant

  • Raising Arizona

  • Arrival


Pricing: $270 for slash pass members, $300 for non-members.
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