Spring Filmmaker & Creator Camps
NW Film Camp is a place for creativity, teamwork, and lasting friendships. Join us for a week where imaginations come alive and filmmaking dreams take shape!
2024 Spring Camps
An exciting creative adventure for young storytellers!
Ages 8-11: In our Creator Camp, kids dive into digital storytelling by making short videos, stop-motion films, and animations. We provide all the gear and focus on collaboration, imagination, and fun!
Ages 12-17: Our Filmmaking Camp takes teens deeper into filmmaking, covering everything from scriptwriting to editing. By the end, they will have a short film they’ll be proud to share!
Portland Spring Filmmaker Camp
Ages 12-17 | March 24th - 28th | World Forestry Center
Step into a filmmaking adventure at the World Forestry Center campus at Washington Park! Capture cinematic moments amidst lush landscapes and architectural gems. Whether on location or in the NW Film Camp studio, let your creative vision thrive in this dynamic setting. Don't miss out—come explore the magic of storytelling with us in Portland at the World Forestry Center!
Portland Spring Creator Camp
Ages 8-11 | March 24th - 28th | World Forestry Center
Parents, ready to turn your kid’s screen time into creativity time? Send them on an epic filmmaking adventure Here, they’ll capture cinematic moments among the trees, wield cameras like pros, and turn “Can I have a phone?” into “Can I have a boom mic?” Don’t miss out—enroll now and watch them go from screen-binging to scene-directing!
Seattle Spring Filmmaker Camp
Ages 12-17 | April 14th - 18th | MoPOP at the Seattle Center
Join us for an exciting cinematic journey at MoPOP in the heart of Seattle Center! Discover the art of filmmaking in a space brimming with creativity. Imagine crafting cool content and producing short films against the iconic backdrop of the Space Needle and the Seattle Center! Don't miss out—come explore the magic of storytelling with us at MoPOP in the Seattle Center!
Seattle Spring Creator Camp
Ages 8-11 | April 14th - 18th | PNA Phinney Center, 6532 Phinney Ave N
Seattle parents, spark your child’s creativity this spring! Enroll them in our Spring Creator Camp at the PNA Phinney Center, where kids ages 8-11 can dive into filmmaking, animation, and digital storytelling. Spots are limited—sign up now for a week of creativity, collaboration, and fun!
Tuition and Fees Refund Policy - If you are forced to cancel for any reason you will receive your full purchase price as a transferable credit, good for any NW Film Camp session through 2026. Tuition is non-refundable. Location and dates subject to change.
Limited number of partial scholarships available. Please contact us for more information.
Programs rooted in Storytelling: our mission is to empower aspiring filmmakers to discover their creative voices, cultivate their cinematic skills, and foster a lifelong passion for storytelling through the art of film.
Professional level editing skill building : Students hone their editing skills and learn to use professional grade editing software such as Adobe Premiere, and Adobe Audition. Students build their digital portfolio for collage and beyond while learning the tricks of the trade.
🚀 Creator Camps for Ages 8-11 🎬 Filmmaking Camps for ages 12-17: Our mixed aged camps encourage community, mentorship and leadership building to support students
Leadership and Team Building: Students are expected to collaborate and work together in teams to produce their films. NW Film Camp teaching artists will challenge aspiring filmmakers to take on leadership positions throughout the collaborative filmmaking process.