Youth Film Camp

Providing a ‘window’ into the broader world is at the core of our Youth-focused activities. Film is a great story-telling medium, and the films produced by our Film Camp participants are a testament to the collaborative aspects of filmmaking.

Our youth film camp promotes media literacy, skills development, an appreciation of cinema, and an awareness of community issues such as social justice, sustainability, and personal responsibility. Working collaboratively is a prime focus, along with stretching one’s creativity to develop compelling ideas and images.

The camp takes place at the Patricia Theatre. Campers are divided into groups of 4 to 6 students, each under the mentorship of a professional filmmaker. Over the course of the four days, a variety of skills are explored in a collaborative environment that encourages creativity, helps build confidence, and develops listening skills – while making a short film with a team. Students learn about developing a concept into a script, acting and directing skills, cinematography, sound recording and design, and editing.

At the end of the camp, the students introduce and show their films at the Historic Patricia Theatre, these celebratory screenings are well attended by parents, caregivers, and friends.

Each year we choose a new theme as a focus for the content of the films being made, based on what is going on in the worlds of our campers. This year’s theme is ‘How do we know what is true and what to believe?”.

Applicants to the camp must fill in the short questionnaire below that helps us determine student interests, experience and skill level, as well as compatible teams. We encourage those new to the camp to apply. We strive for a balance of new campers and those that have taken the camp once or twice. Admission to the camp is free.

For ages 11 – 15, living in the qathet Region

Held August 5 – 8, 2025 at the Patricia Theatre

Screening of the films: August 8 at 3pm, admission by donation

Deadline for applications: June 14 Deadline passed.
Applicants will be notified of acceptance by June 28