Want to learn how to make a movie? 
Sign up today! 7 Filmmaking Workshops: February 10 & 11

Registration is now open for the 2018 PCFF Youth Filmmaking Workshops for kids ages 6 to 17. Make a finished movie in just six hours, learn the art of animation, experiment with a green screen, create a music video and more! 
 
Collaborative films made by RISD 3-hour workshop students will be included in the 2018 Group Workshop Reel, shown on the big screen during the Festival!

Classes often sell out, so don't delay--register today!
SAT FEB 10 
FULL-DAY FILM LAB @ TAPA
For Ages 12-17
NEW! Give Me 5 Youth Film Lab
Saturday, 10:00am - 6:00pm (snow date February 11)
LOCATION: TAPA: Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts, 150 Washington St., Providence
Ages 12 - 17
Cost: $65 for the whole day, includes material/equipment fee, lunch and 2 courtesy passes to the 2018 Festival

The PCFF Give Me 5 Youth Film Lab challenges teens to work collaboratively to complete a one-minute film, in only six hours. Assigned teams guided by a film coach will make a film from beginning to end: brainstorming, writing, storyboarding, acting, filming, and editing. At the end of the lab, parents are invited to watch the finished films and hear the teams discuss the process. No previous filmmaking experience required! Because this workshop is partially funded by the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, in-state residents will receive placement preference.

SPECIAL 2-STEP REGISTRATION PROCESS FOR THIS WORKSHOP ONLY:
Prefer to go old school? You can also register by mail. Print a copy of the entire application  (download PDF here)  and return it to PCFF, PO Box 6724 - Corliss Street, Providence, RI 02940. Seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. 

SAT FEB 10 & SUN FEB 11
3-HOUR FILMMAKING WORKSHOPS @ RISD
For Ages 8-14 (see workshops for details)
LOCATION: RISD Auditorium Building, 7 Canal Walk, Providence. 
Cost: $45 per 3-hour workshop. Includes material / equipment fee PLUS allows student and 1 guest to attend the Youth Filmmaker Showcase free of charge. Limited scholarships are available.
 

Saturday February 10

Make a Music Video  
Saturday, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Ages 8 - 14
Find out how to make a music video that rocks! This exciting workshop breaks down the process of music video production. Workshop attendees collaborate as a group to storyboard and construct visuals to make a video for a locally recorded song by a You Rock School of Music youth band.

LIVE ACTION! Green Screen
Saturday, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages 10 - 14
Ever wondered how a green screen works? In this workshop students learn the fundamentals of green screening special effects and take turns filming themselves in front of a green screen then in front of backgrounds based on their own artwork.
 
Bring-A-Thing Animating
Saturday, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages 6 - 10
Kids are encouraged to bring small objects from home to create their own characters (supplies also provided). Then get ready to bring them to life on the screen in this animation workshop. Have a blast while learning how to make something appear to jump and soar in space!

 
Sunday February 11
 
Play with Your Food
Sunday, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Ages 6 - 10
Kids get to play with their food and make it appear to come to life with some movie magic! These noms will seem to grow to enormous sizes and chase this class around!
Please let us know of food allergies.
 
LIVE ACTION! Special Effects and Camera Tricks
Sunday, 1:00am - 4:00pm
Ages 10 - 14
Discover the world behind practical special effects using common ingredients. Concoctions of slime, blood, and alien drool will be made in class. Learn how to use a camera to fly, slide, and teleport!
 
Make a Music Video
Sunday, 1:00am - 4:00pm
Ages 8 - 14
Find out how to make a music video that rocks! This exciting workshop breaks down the process of music video production. Workshop attendees collaborate as a group to storyboard and construct visuals to make a video for a locally recorded song by a Girls Rock! youth band.



     
For m ore information regarding workshops, please contact Alyssa at the PCFF office:
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