Cinema Camp, students make an English Language film

Cinema Camp

Marymount College

Rancho Palos Verdes, California

This program introduces participants to the exciting process of creating a short film. Teachers have included Columbia University instructors and directors and technicians who’ve worked on major Hollywood productions, including projects with George Lucas and Ray Liotta. Hollywood insiders teach students how to write a short screenplay and draw storyboards. Participants also learn basic camera moves and improve their skills with ‘on location’ shooting.

After the shoot, students help edit and add effects to their film and then present their work to other students in a movie showcase. Students also experience a behind-the-scenes look at the film industry with visits to major movie studios and other fascinating sites related to the entertainment business.

The Marymount Cinema Camp is enhanced with 20 lessons of ESL instruction each week taught by engaging instructors, or substitute a fascinating class in film history taught by an expert in the subject.

Finally, students will enjoy a tour of Hollywood and may even see a movie star at the famous Hollywood & Highland complex—home of the Academy Awards!

Program Dates:


January 9, 2011	January 29, 2011	$3,195
June 26, 2011	July 16, 2011	$3,195
July 10, 2011	July 30, 2011	$3,195
July 17, 2011	August 6, 2011	$3,195

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All Participants Enjoy:
	20 Lessons of English per week. Use of college computer lab and library. T-Shirt, textbooks, and certificate of completion.
	Dormitory accommodation. Breakfast and dinner on weekdays, breakfast on weekends. (July 3 – July 17 start dates). Twin room homestay accommodation. Breakfast and dinner on weekdays, breakfast on weekends. (January 9 start date only). Roundtrip airport transfer (Los Angeles International Airport).
	8 lessons of movie production per week. Use of camera and equipment. DVD of final movie production.
	Film Screening Hollywood Tour Beverly Hills Tour Cinema Make-up Workshop Universal Studios Farewell Party Disneyland (Optional) Studio Tours: Warner Bros. Sony/MGM Paramount Full supervision on all activities and excursions from an FLS counselor.

Ages: Open to ages 16 and up.
$150 application fee not included.

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