Ages 10 - 18 Unleash your creativity and step into the world of production with this fast-paced workshop! Brainstorm, script, and shoot your very own 30-second TV spot! Create an imaginary product or service, keep it serious or craft a comedic twist, this hands-on experience will guide you through the fundamentals […]
Ages 12 to 18 Level up your storytelling in our hands-on Film Directing Workshop. Spend a focused session with working industry pros as you block scenes, build shot lists and move the camera with purpose. You’ll practice directing actors—from rehearsal etiquette to giving clear, actionable notes—then step behind the monitor to capture dynamic coverage that […]
Ages 12 to 18 Step behind the scenes and get hands-on with the tools that bring movies to life! In this interactive workshop, you will learn the essentials of camera operation, lighting, lighting effects, and audio. Perfect for aspiring filmmakers who want to understand the gear that makes every shot and sound work seamlessly.
Intro to Screenwriting Workshop Ages 12 to Adult Ready to bring your story ideas to life? Join us for a hands-on Intro to Screenwriting Workshop led by Lee Shapiro, an award-winning screenwriter with years of experience in the industry. Whether you’re brand-new to writing or just curious about how scripts are structured, this workshop will […]
The Production Zone: After-School Filmmaking Program A Hands-On S.T.E.A.M. Adventure The Production Zone isn’t your typical after-school activity — it’s a project-based, STEAM-powered filmmaking experience where middle school students create their own original short film from the ground up. Over 12 after-school sessions plus one full Saturday production day, students step into real filmmaking roles […]
A Full-Day STEAM Filmmaking Challenge Ages 10 to 18 Are you ready for the ultimate filmmaking challenge? Join us for this high-energy workshop where you’ll race against the clock to create a short film in just nine hours! Collaborate with a team to brainstorm, finalize a script, produce & shoot a […]
This hands-on Filmmaking Merit Badge Workshop places Scouts inside a real production studio, where they complete all requirements for the Filmmaking Merit Badge in one focused, fun-filled workshop. Led by industry professionals, participants work collaboratively through both the creative and technical sides of filmmaking in a professional studio environment designed to be engaging, inspiring, and […]
This hands-on Filmmaking Merit Badge Workshop places Scouts inside a real production studio, where they complete all requirements for the Filmmaking Merit Badge in one focused, fun-filled workshop. Led by industry professionals, participants work collaboratively through both the creative and technical sides of filmmaking in a professional studio environment designed to be engaging, inspiring, and […]
Summer 2026 Update It is with a heavy heart that we share this news. Summer 2026 programs at The Movie Institute have been cancelled. The Shops at Willow Bend is closing, and our team will be fully occupied with the work of carefully dismantling, inventorying, and vacating our professional production facility by June 30, 2026. […]
Kamp Filmopolis Ages 10 to 18 From Script to Screen—You’re the Filmmakers! Step onto a real film set in this hands-on, half-day filmmaking camp! You’ll be part of a small production group where everyone takes on key production roles—operating professional cameras, running sound, directing scenes, and acting—with guidance from industry professionals who mentor while letting […]