Youth Film Camp

2026 Film Camp Was Fabulous!
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Applications for the 2027 film camp will open in May 2027

Open to all persons aged 12 – 15, living in the qathet Region

Admission to the camp is free.

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.

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.

Film Camp Films 2026

Theme: a perfect world

This year’s theme asks the question:
“What’s your idea of a perfect world?”

Utopia: A World Recreated

2026 Film Camp

In a dystopian future ruled by an evil dictator, two girls travel back in time to find the boy he once was and change the future before it’s too late.

A film byPreston Bruton, Hazel Clark, Liam Harding, Alyssa Janzen, Emery MacFrontin-Thin, Hugo Smith

Mentor: Angela Kendall

Production Assistant: Star Sayer

The E-Quality Project

2026 Film Camp

We knew something was wrong, we just didn’t know what.

A film by Victoria Joe Liknes, Ruby Lynn Roscovich, Lydia Welp, Severin White, Bernie Williams

Mentors: Claudia Medina

Production Assistant: Aurora Williams

Loop

2026 Film Camp

In a flawless world where any mistake resets the clock, one accident-prone citizen is about to learn that living in a “utopia” is a full-time job – or a full time nightmare.

A film by Ethan Doyle, Liam Helu, Evita Marceniuk, Solmiia Vasylenko, Bileaux Voghell, Owen Wuthrich

Mentor: Yaron So

Production Assistant: Bronwyn Chernove

Fish Food

2026 Film Camp

Lars and Larson, newfound friends on a prisoner ship, arrive to a new planet utopia, where smiling is the law.

A film by Elizabeth Brown, Rowan Durnin, Emma Janzen, Freya Jones, Jasper Joslin, Bonnie Grace Whittaker

Mentor: Lily Chiasson

Production Assistant: Lily Frost

Film Camp Films 2025

Theme: Truth

How do we know what is true and what to believe?

With many sources of information and many different opinions, how do we evaluate what is true and what is false? It’s not an easy question to deal with, and there are many ways to approach finding the right answer. In short, it’s important to seek evidence of what is true, consult multiple reliable sources, ask questions, and be willing to change your mind. This year’s film camp will explore themes related to truth finding.