Youth Courses

BOVTS Summer Film Camp – Ages 11-18

Key Information
  • Cost

    £255

  • Times

    10:00-15:00 Monday to Friday

  • 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

  • Bursary Applications open Monday 17 March 2025

    General sale will open on Tuesday 27th May 2025.

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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.

Students developing and growing in confidence during their time here, seeing their work reaching professional standards in approach and execution; a student who intends to be a stage manager producing a wonderful sound design; a first year student making a lovely recording of a song for their recording project; tracking the careers of former students and seeing them be successful; being able to find a job opportunity for a recent graduate. Frank Bradley, Sound Tutor