June 11 – August 1, 2024
Screening Premiere August 3
Registration Deadline: June 5
Teen Camp
FILM
Unleash
Your Creativity!
The 2024 Teen Filmmaking Camp gives you the opportunity to explore filmmaking, including story creation, camera use, sound production, and video editing. At the end of camp, your production will be screened for an audience.
You will work in our state-of-the-art facilities and use professional camera and sound recording gear, editing stations, and a production studio. Plus, you will have the chance to meet other young filmmakers who share your interests and have the opportunity to work with them to develop some really cool projects.
No Experience Necessary!
There are no requirements that you have previous knowledge of cameras or advanced computer knowledge other than basic computer operations and an interest to learn!
The camp is for youth ages 12 – 18. Unfortunately, we do not have a camp for youth younger than 12 but if you or your child have an interest, please tell us below and we will take this into consideration for future camps! Thank you!
Team-Based Projects
Students will work in small teams to complete projects, exploring the roles of production crews, including screen writing, film direction, camera operations, and post production. Teams will write, produce, direct, and edit a project, with a formal debut the last day of camp.
Your Instructors
Our camp is being led by two alumni of the WPCC Digital Effects and Animation Technology (DEAT) program who have gone on to produce independent films.
Julie Whitis Church
Julie Whitis-Church is an alumna of Western Piedmont Community College. She has been involved in the film industry since being introduced to it in 2012. Since then, she has gone on to be apart of and create several award winning short and feature films. Julie is also the founder/director of The Golden Hour Film Festival and the local film community group, Artivational.
Julie is excited to help introduce the next generation of filmmakers to the joy of creating film. She looks forward to teaching many aspects of the craft and giving all who participate a full experience into the world of filmmaking.
Tyler Mckenzie
Tyler Mckenzie is a local filmmaker and visual effects artist who studied at Western Piedmont Community College from 2017-2020. He started his passion for creating film content when he entered his high school years, and has since then kept on working more with local film talent in North Carolina. He has participated in a number of productions, including 48 Hour Film Projects and his own short film projects. Tyler will introduce insights into working behind the camera and post-production workflows. Check out his portfolio at tylermckenziefilm.com.
Professional Actors
As part of Film Camp, you will have the opportunity to work with these and other professional actors on various projects.
Dana McBride
Born and raised in Greensboro, NC, Dana was bitten by the acting bug at the age of seven when her mother relented andregistered her for acting classes. Dana went on to act in school plays until graduating high school. She continued to enhance her acting skills by taking acting courses at the Greensboro Cultural Center while
studying Communications at Guilford Technical Community College. After graduating from GTCC, Dana decided to pursue acting in film. She has appeared in numerous films since then including “Nailed It”(2013), “Scorpian: Vice City Shake Down”(2016), and “Legacy of the Wicked”(2016). Dana pursued all avenues of entertainment leading to a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Dana is happily married to her husband whom she met in early 2010’s on his very first film set. Dana is recently featured in the film “Release” and “Dead Men and Devils” and can be seen in numerous projects as well. Dana is very active in yoga.
Please visit http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3858877 for Dana’s full filmography.
Jessica Barrett
Jessica Barrett has worked as an actor in over 50 feature films, short films, and commercials. After earning degrees from Furman University and East Carolina University, she received her acting training at at NYS3, a Meisncr technique conservatory program based on the curriculum of The William Esper Studio.
Jessica has been honored with numerous “Best Actress” awards at film festivals throughout the Southeast. She is represented by The Brock Agency.
Jessica is also a lifelong ballet and contemporary dancer and often works as a choreographer for ballet companies and musical theater productions. She has taught children and teens of all ages, assisting these young performing artists in bringing
their craft of acting and dancing to the stage and screen.
Jessica spends her free time volunteering with the organization, Wine To Water, working to bring access to clean water and sanitation to those in need around the world. She has been volunteering mainly in Nepal, the Dominican Republic, and Uganda to support life and dignity through the power of clean water.
Dan Grogan
Originally from New York, Dan started out doing theatre at a young age.
He pursued a film degree and started working as an actor on small independent projects and shorts. Dan has experience in several feature length horror films soon to be released.
To find out more, visit https://www.dangrogan.com/.
Bobby Pimentel
Bobby Pimentel is an actor appearing in multiple short films, feature films, along with a handful of commercials throughout the Southeast. Bobby has been professionally represented since 2019. Trained since 2018 and ongoing at The Actor’s Center of Asheville.
Bobby is also an award winning Filmmaker , Director & Writer attached to various 48hr film festivals, 48 Day feature films, Indie features and shorts.
Bobby can be next seen in the upcoming short film as Dave in “After the Fall” written and directed by Polly Schattel based on the celebrated short story by Jeffrey Thomas
For Parents
We ensure that our Teen Film Camp is a safe and welcoming place for your child. Each parent or guardian is invited to meet with our camp instructors in the lab space on the first day of camp. Your child will remain with our instructors until you return for pick up at the end of each camp session.
Camp Information
Dates: June 11 – August 01, 2024
With Red Carpet Premiere on Saturday August 3!
Location:
Moore Hall 304 in our New Media Labs, WPCC Main Campus
Class meets each Tuesday & Thursday 12:30 – 4:30 pm
with two Saturday Shoot Dates (on July 13th & July 20th)
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: June 5, 2024
COST: $475
Section Number (Needed to Register): 71561
Sign Up for Camp
DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR THE CAMP: June 5, 2024
There are 2 ways to sign up:
- SIGN UP ONLINE
Use the online registration for WPCC Continuing Education (the section number is 71561 for the Teen Film Camp). You will be sent a separate email with information on payment for the courses.
IMPORTANT: If you are under the age of 16, your parents or guardian must download, fill out, sign, and submit this Registration Form. - REGISTER IN PERSON
Stop by Hildebrand Hall on the WPCC Main Campus [map] and see Anna Watkins in Room 107 Monday-Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Questions or Comments
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WPCC’s DEAT & SGD Programs
WPCC offers an Associate in Applied Science degree in Simulation and Game Development (SGD) that prepares graduates for careers including independent cxontractors, artists, video programmers, game and sound design, game testers and producers. We also offer an Associate in Applied Science degree in Digital Effects and Animation Technology (DEAT) that prepares graduates for careers such as graphic and motion graphic design for video and web, 3-D simulation and visualization, video production, freelance work, and marketing. The programs also have college transfer options available to students. For more information, please contact Jonathan Crumpler jcrumpler@wpcc.edu or call 828.448.3544.