2-WEEK FILMMAKING SUMMER CAMPS
As part of our 2-Week Filmmaking Summer Camps, you will join a team of like-minded collaborators, guided by an expert instructor and special guests from the film industry, to create a short narrative film that could be worthy of teen film festivals around the world. Over the course of this 2-week camp, you will learn how to write a screenplay, navigate the pre-production process, film with a dedicated team, and edit using industry-standard software. By the end of the course, you will feel confident in your ability to use cameras, light a scene, and record high-quality sound. You will gain hands-on experience with our professional production equipment and editing computers, ready to go with Adobe Creative Suite and other software. You will also have the opportunity to work with actors on location to shoot their final films. So, regardless of your interest in the film production process, you will play an essential role in making a movie!
Each 2-Week Filmmaking Summer Camp concludes with a premiere of your work in a supportive, collaborative environment, as a part of our showcase on the final night. If you've ever wanted to take your first real step into the world of filmmaking, meet fellow collaborators, and receive personalized feedback and guidance from an experienced professional, this is the camp for you!
Camp Session Dates/Costs:
Session 1: $1500, June 22nd - July 1st (Weekdays)
Session 2: $1600, August 10th - 21st (Weekdays)
Camp Hours: 10 AM - 4 PM Daily
Location:
The Backlot - Film School and Studio
2 Winters Lane
Catonsville, MD 21228
These camps are designed for high school-aged campers, 13 to 18.
Campers can sign up for both Sessions if they’d like and can expect to make different films through a similar process each time. Prospective campers should also consider our 1-Week Creator/YouTube Summer Camps in addition to the Filmmaking Camps.
For answers to additional questions, like our Cancellation Policy, pre- and aftercare options, and more, read our Summer Camps FAQ page.
Once your registration information is complete, please check out and complete your purchase in our Cart.
What to Expect from
The Backlot Filmmaking Camp
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Lead a team to produce a festival-worthy short film
Write a screenplay and see it through to production
Gain experience as part of a film production team
Shoot on-location with real actors
Get hands-on with professional cameras, lenses, lights, and sound equipment
Learn to edit using professional software
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There’s nothing like spending the summer surrounded by peers who share the same passions as you. The friendships made at camp can last a lifetime and spark countless future collaborations.
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Our teachers and counselors have a rich history in filmmaking education and production work, know how to keep projects moving, no matter the setbacks, and — most of all — embrace the idea that filmmaking is the most fun thing in the entire world!
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Our camps prioritize comfort, safety, and respect—so you can show up as you are and fully engage in the process.
Our primary goal is to educate and support all of our young filmmakers in pursuing their filmmaking dreams, and we are devoted to helping them bring that vision to life. -
Throughout the camps, professionals from the film industry, both local and from Hollywood, will join us to guide students through the various stages of production for their films.
