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Cost
£255
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Times
10:00-15:00 Monday to Friday
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Dates
> Age 11-12 from 11 to 15 August
> Age 13-14 from 11 to 15 August
> Age 15-16 from 18 to 22 August
> Age 17-18 from 18 to 22 August -
Location
Downside Road, Bristol
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Bursary Applications open Monday 17 March 2025
General sale will open on Tuesday 27th May 2025.
Overview
Unleash the magic of filmmaking in an immersive five-day experience designed for young aspiring directors, cinematographers, and actors aged 11-18. Join us for a journey like no other as students devise, film, and showcase their very own cinematic masterpiece under the theme of “Movie Magic”.
Join us to be part of a fun-filled week, where you can learn filmmaking skills, boost your storytelling skills and make new friends.
Launching in the New Year
DAILY CINEMATIC QUESTS:
A Film in Just 5 Days: Witness the power of creativity as students bring their cinematic vision to life within an exhilarating five-day timeframe. “Movie Magic” isn’t just a theme – it’s the heartbeat of a week filled with creativity, collaboration, and the thrill of filmmaking.
DAILY CINEMATIC QUESTS:
Day 1 – Lights, Camera, Action!: Dive into the world of filmmaking. Learn the basics, explore equipment, and kick off the process of crafting characters and storylines for the ultimate quest.
Day 2 – Script to Screen: Understand the art of storytelling. Students work on script development, learning how to translate ideas from paper to screen with guidance from our industry professionals.
Day 3 – Cinematic Techniques: Delve into the world of cinematography and editing. Explore various filming techniques and gain hands-on experience in bringing visual narratives to life.
Day 4 – Reel Realities: Engage in full-scale film production. From rehearsals to on-set challenges, students will experience the excitement and pace of a real film shoot.
Day 5 – Premiere Extravaganza: Witness the grand premiere as our young filmmakers showcase their devised film to an eager audience. It’s a celebration of creativity, hard work, and a week of unparalleled learning.
WHY CHOOSE YOUNG ARTISTS SUMMER FILM CAMP?
Expert Guidance from Industry Professionals: Our film camp is led by seasoned industry professionals and talented students from the prestigious Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. Your child will receive hands-on guidance, insider tips, and mentorship from those who know the craft inside out.
Life-Long Skills in Every Frame: Beyond the lens, our camp focuses on fostering essential life skills. From teamwork and communication to problem-solving and storytelling, your child will gain valuable skills that extend far beyond the world of film.
Bursaries and key dates
A limited number of bursary places are available for this course.
To apply for a bursary for Summer School 2025
Applications for bursary places will be open from Monday 17 March until Friday 9 May.
Places will go on general sale on Tuesday 27th May 2025.
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Bursaries for Youth Courses
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. When do bursary applications open for each term?
The dates for bursary applications are as follows:
Spring term Young Artists 2025 – bursary applications are open between Monday 7 October and Friday 1 November 2024. To apply for a bursary place, please complete the Young Artists Bursary form.
Spring term Young Conservatoire 2025 – bursary applications are open between Thursday 3 October to Thursday 31 October 2024. To apply for a bursary place, please complete the Young Conservatoire Bursary form.
Summer term Young Artists 2025 – bursary applications are open between Monday 13 January and Friday 21 February 2025After these dates, places will go on general sale, meaning it is still possible to enrol, but that we won’t be able to consider you for a bursary-supported place.
2. I have been allocated a bursary before, do I need to reapply for next term?
If you are currently in receipt of a bursary and your circumstances haven’t changed, you will not need to complete a bursary application form again, but you will need to let us know you wish to be considered for a bursary next term. To do this, please email [email protected] expressing your wish for your bursary to be reviewed for next term.
3. I have been allocated a bursary before, will it be the same amount if I apply again next term?
As we take on new submissions for bursaries each term, the amount you are allocated each term is liable to change. We will inform you of any changes in the amount once all bursaries have been allocated for a term.
4. I have been allocated a bursary, how long do I have before I need to let you know if I will be taking it?
You will have a period of 14 days after the bursary has been allocated to accept it.
5. I haven’t received a bursary before, how do I apply?
We will upload an application form on our website during the bursary application period. Please fill this form to be considered for a bursary.
Forms will be available in the Young Artists Bursaries section on the oldvic.ac.uk/young-artists page.
6. Will all applicants be allocated a bursary?
We will consider all applications sent via our website form and assess them against a set of criteria. However, we cannot guarantee that an applicant will be allocated a bursary.
Some of the assessment criteria we use include (but are not limited to):
> applicant in financial hardship
> disabled applicant
> applicant is from an area of low progression to higher education
> applicant is in care or is a care leaver
> applicant belongs to groups of people who are considered ‘hard to reach’If you have any further questions, please contact [email protected].
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UWE Accommodation Offering
Students training on a BOVTS summer course between 6 July and 27 August 2024 are eligible to book discounted accommodation between those dates at UWE Bristol’s Purdown View. Prices range between £150 – £179 per week. Please email [email protected], for the attention of Louise Edwards, for further information.
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I’VE NEVER ACTED BEFORE, IS THIS COURSE FOR ME?
This course is open to all levels of experience. It is designed to provoke creativity, spark imagination and develop confidence on and off the stage!
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