Create, Share & Inspire!
Unleash Your Creativity at NW Film Camps!
Explore the art of storytelling through filmmaking in a fun, supportive environment led by industry professionals.
🚀 Creator Camp (Ages 8-11) Explore making videos, stop-motion, animation and sound design!
🎥 Filmmaking Camps (Ages 12-17) Go from script to screen, mastering the filmmaking process with expert guidance. Limited Space, Enroll Today!
Join a community of young creatives, collaborate, and bring your vision to life. Your story starts here!
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Embark on a thrilling adventure with NW Film Camp's week-long day camps this summer! Dive into content creation and digital storytelling, where students create short videos, stop-motion films, and character animations that they can be genuinely proud of. Our Creator Camp is focused on collaboration and storytelling. Students will have a blast planning and crafting creative content with a positive message while making new friends this summer.
To register, please choose a location: Seattle MoPOP - Seattle Phinney - Seattle North - Tacoma - Kirkland - Portland - Bend - Vancouver - Boise
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Our week-long day camps are designed to spark creativity and collaboration in aspiring filmmakers. Filmmaking Camps for ages 12-17 offers a deeper exploration of the craft, guiding participants through the entire filmmaking process from script development to final editing. Students create short films they will be proud to share with their communities! At NW Film Camp, we prioritize a fun and inclusive environment, fostering teamwork and encouraging the unique visions of each young filmmaker.
To register, please choose a location: Seattle MoPOP - Seattle Phinney - Seattle North - Tacoma - Kirkland - Portland - Bend - Vancouver - Boise
Congratulations Punch Drunk!
Huge congratulations to the incredible NW Film Camp team behind Punch Drunk for winning Best High School Film at the 2025 NFFTY Film Festival! 🎉 Your creativity, dedication, and teamwork have truly paid off — we couldn’t be prouder!
Brought to life by our talented Teen Filmmaker Lab crew, Punch Drunk is a beautiful, heartfelt story about navigating the pressures of fitting in and finding the courage to be yourself.
Special thanks to our friends and community partners for their support!
Students Learn to use powerful tools to help tell their stories!
Learn to use Adobe, Canon Cinema, DragonFrame, & Macbooks
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Step into a world where creativity meets cutting-edge technology as students use industry-standard software and great cameras to craft stunning short films that tell powerful stories. At our camps, students master Adobe Premiere Pro for seamless editing, Adobe Audition for professional audio production, Character Animator for bringing characters to life, and DragonFrame for precise stop-motion animation. Filmmakers train with Canon Cine C100 cameras, while creators capture stunning visuals with Canon EOS T6i, all enhanced by green screens, professional audio gear, and the power of Apple Macs. This hands-on experience is more than just learning—it’s an immersive journey that prepares students for future creative projects, equipping them with the skills and confidence to excel in the industry. Our camps offer the most innovative and tech-driven experience imaginable, where imagination thrives, and the next generation of storytellers brings their visions to life.
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Storytelling Skills - Narrative Development: Crafting engaging stories.
Visual Storytelling: Using visuals and editing techniques to enhance story impact.
Cognitive Development Skills - Creative ProblemSolving: Crafting unique video concepts and troubleshooting technical challenges.
Digital Literacy: Learning how to create digital stories using programs and technology available to share emotionally intelligent content.
Social/Emotional Development Skills - Collaboration and Communication: Understand the importance of teamwork and effective communication in a creative environment, fostering a collaborative and supportive community.
Self-Confidence: Presenting on camera and sharing ideas boosts self-expression and public speaking. Presentation Skills: Hone the ability to articulate ideas confidently, both verbally and visually, in order to effectively communicate creative concepts.
Basic Video Production: Gain introductory knowledge of video creation, including shooting, editing, and adding basic effects to produce engaging visual content.
Time Management: Develop organizational skills and learn to manage time effectively to meet deadlines and complete projects successfully.
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We focus on the fundamentals of filmmaking and storytelling
Introduction to Filmmaking: Basics of storytelling, camera operation, and scriptwriting.
Storyboarding Workshops: Learning to visualize scenes through drawings and planning shots.
Acting and Directing Classes: Understanding roles on set and practicing scene direction.
Cinematography Sessions: Exploring lighting, composition, and camera techniques.
Editing Labs: Using software to piece together footage and add effects.
Sound Design: Recording and editing audio, including dialogue and effects.
Screenwriting Clinics: Developing plots, characters, and dialogue for short films.
Production Challenges: Teams create short films under time constraints to practice skills.
Film Critiques and Feedback: Viewing and discussing each other's work to improve.
Final Showcase: Screening of completed films for campers, families, and friends.
Winter Workshops | Spring Camps | Summer Camps
Feeling inspired? 🎬 Join us at NW Film Camp after this summer and step into the world of filmmaking! Whether you're dreaming of directing, writing, acting, or editing, our hands-on programs are the perfect place to learn, create, and tell your story. Let’s make movie magic together!
The reviews are in!
“By providing all of the equipment, my son was able to create and produce films that he really enjoyed.”
“My daughter participated in your film making camp for the first time, and enjoyed her week completely. She loved the experience of going outdoors, working in teams and the overall experience.”
“Evelyn was identifying different types of shots as we watched a film on Day 1 of camp. She enjoyed the lessons and activities very much and would gladly attend again.”