SUMMER FILM CAMPS
Join us this summer for an unforgettable cinematic adventure tailored for autistic youth at our inclusive Summer Film Camps. Budding filmmakers will immerse themselves in the art of storytelling, scriptwriting, and hands-on filmmaking techniques.
WHAT HAPPENS AT CAMP?
OUR FILM CAMPS ARE ONLY 2 -3 WEEKS LONG SO WHILE WE CAN’T COVER EVERYTHING WE PACK AS MUCH AS WE CAN INTO YOUR CAMP EXPERIENCE, LEAVING YOU WITH A FULL EXPERIENCE OF MAKING A FILM. HERE’S WHAT WE COVER.
BRAINSTORMING
Brainstorm with your crew and pick the perfect plot. Action, drama, comedy – or a mix!
SCRIPT WRITING
Write a script that's 5-7 minutes of creativity and excitement.
STORYBOARDING
Learn the secrets of making killer shotlists and storyboards. Planning your shoot is super important!
VIRTUAL PRODUCTION
Dive into the world of virtual production setups and create the locations of your dreams. Movie-making meets futuristic tech!
ACTING
Jump in front of the camera or call the shots behind it. You're the boss of your movie-making destiny!
EDITING
Master the basics of editing and post-production.
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT
Design your own character and whip up costumes and props from scratch that'll steal the spotlight.
ANIMATION
Create a 2-3min animated short! Learn what goes into an animated production.
CAMERA
Get your hands on professional cameras to learn the basics of cinematography.
GET YOUR VERY OWN RED CARPET PREMIERE!
STATE OF THE ART PRODUCTION STUDIO!
Our Production Studio aka Spectrum Studios is equipped with industry standard equipment and softwares for filmmaking and animation. From high end computers equipped with the latest softwares like Adobe, Davinci, Unreal Engine, Krita, and Ableton to a fully functional virtual production workflow with cyclorama greenscreen, we have everything you need and more to fulfill your film ideas.
Learn more about our studio
WARM AND PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT TEAM
Our summer camp team is made up of filmmakers, animators and support workers that together make for the absolute best supportive learning environment. Our staff will nurture your ideas, push your creative boundaries, while making the experience a fun, exciting and fulfilling time. Everyone that joins our team goes through training in all realms of support so you can trust that you are in good hands.
We believe that artistic expression is the best way to share interests, find passion, and develop social networks in a collaborative setting.
Learn more about our amazing team and mission.
WHAT WILL WE CREATE TOGETHER?
Well that’s up to you and your team.
Here’s some films made in previous camps, to give you an idea on whats possible.
WANT TO WATCH MORE?
Well you are in luck! We have 2 channels filled with films, skits, reviews and animations all created by autistic and neurodivergent filmmakers.
Subscribe to both and join our growing online community
SPECTRUM PRODUCTIONS
Our OG channel where you will find all the films that we make in programming, like the summer camp films, weekend programming and smaller animation work. This is all about fun, nothing is too small for this channel, its for everyone.
SPECTRUM STUDIOS
Our newest channel with features our production house creations like CoLab and CoToons films and animations as well as movie reviews, editorials on amazing Autistic creators in our community and much much more.
REGISTER NOW!
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CAMP 1: General Camp
Ages 15+ | June 16 - 27
$1,100 (Register before February 12: $1,000)Participants from every skill level can work collaboratively under the supervision of our staff, experiencing a variety of filmmaking roles from scriptwriting and storyboarding, to directing actors, using professional editing software and everything in between.
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CAMP 2: Youth Camp
Ages 10 - 15 | June 30 - July 11
$1,100 (Register before February 12: $1,000)For our younger creators, our youth camp focuses on hands-on experience as we recreate all aspects of an actual film crew, both in front of and behind the camera, learning the basics of production while producing original shorts, animation, documentaries, music videos and live action films.
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CAMP 3: Advanced Camp
Ages 15+ | July 14 - August 1 (3 week camp)
$1,650 (Register before February 12: $1,500)This camp is specifically designed for those who have already attended a Summer Film Camp previously and/or have more advanced skills. With more high-level techniques and an extra week for productions, our advanced campers will work together to create films like no other.
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CAMP 4: General Camp
Ages 15+ | August 4 - 15
$1,100 (Register before February 12: $1,000)With the help of our talented staff, creators of all skill levels will dive into various aspects of filmmaking. From crafting scripts and storyboards, directing actors, and learning professional editing tools, everyone gets a hands-on experience.
FAQ
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The day is from 10:00 am - 4:00pm.
Participants arrive at 10:00 am, after settling in we will work in our group for 2 hours. There is a 1 hour Lunch that starts at 12:00. It is important to bring your own lunch. Please note Spectrum is a Peanut and Tree nut free zone. We will resume working at 1:00pm and start cleaning and packing up around 3:50pm. Depending on the day, we will go to the local park for activities after lunch.
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The first week is focused in pre production, this would include brainstorming, script writing, character and costume design, table reads, storyboarding, and creating shot list.
The second week we focus on production, this is when we start filming, acting, and/or animating.
During the last two days we will do an assembly edit to get a feel of how our movie will look on screen!
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Our camps will fill up to a max of 15 campers per camp. We have found this is the optimal capacity of our studio, one that allows for a fun and sensory friendly experience.
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No, you do not need any experience. Our only requirement is to be willing to work in a group and a desire to create movies!
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Our summer camp staff are well trained to support our participants. We have many spaces in the studio dedicated as quiet spaces as well as noise canceling headphones. Feel free to send a inquiry to info@productionsspectrum.com about accommodations.
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The only thing you need to bring is a lunch that is peanut and tree nut free. We have an abundance of state of the art equipment as well as costumes at our studio.
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The movie will go through an intensive editing process and our final films will be ready to be screened at our Annual Gala fundraiser in November! Keep an eye on your emails for upcoming news or subscribe to our newsletter to be alerted of when tickets go on sale.