Rocking Docs: Documenting Real World Stories

Are you fascinated with the world around us? Learn how to craft nonfiction stories in this weeklong camp for students ages 9-12.

Rockin' Docs

July 18 - 22, 2022

Filmmaking Camps

This event has been canceled. For any questions, please reach out to education@siff.net.

In this week of SIFF Filmmaking Camp, we're turning our lenses to document the world around us. Learn how to craft stories based on real world sources—practice skills like interviewing, researching, shooting b-roll, and framing subjects.

In small groups of 3-6, students (ages 9-12) will learn the basics of working together as a documentary production crew: writing scripts, interviewing subjects, using accessible filmmaking technology, digital editing, and more. At the end of the week, students’ short films will be "in the can" and we will celebrate with a Friends and Family Film Festival in the SIFF Film Center theater. Finished films will be able to be viewed online or downloaded to share.

Tickets

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CAMP SPECIFICS

July 18–22, 9:00am–3:00pm
SIFF Film Center
$400 | $350 (SIFF members)
$475 | $425 (SIFF members) - includes aftercare from 3:00–5:30pm

Limited Scholarships are available for students who qualify for free and reduced lunch. Email to inquire about a scholarship for your student.

*As a part of our 2022 Camp schedule, SIFF is offering extended care for camps at the SIFF Film Center on the Seattle Center campus. Aftercare will be held onsite in the SIFF Film Center classroom from 3:00–5:30pm. A light nutritious snack will be provided.

SIFF Filmmaking Camps

SIFF Filmmaking Camps are taught by a professional film educator, supported by a group of filmmaking mentors. Students will get a comprehensive experience of creating several short films and learn new storytelling techniques, while also being able to access grounds of the Seattle Center to have some fun when they need a break.

All equipment is provided. Students just need to bring a morning snack, a sack lunch, and their creativity for each day of the camp.

Please email education@siff.net if you have any questions about these camps.