Camp Hollywood

Camp Hollywood

July 12 to July 23, 2010

Program open to the first 12 Students
All other applicants will be placed on a waiting list.

camphollywood Are you the next Steven Spielberg? Well, now's your chance to find out. At this intensive two-week workshop, you'll write, direct and edit your own short film. You will also work on the crew of several of your classmates' movies.  Maybe even land a starring role.  

Filmmaker Fredrick Johnson, who has helped produce multimedia works for MTV, VH1, Coca-Cola and Universal Studios theme park, will teach you the essentials of how to make a great movie. You'll learn how to operate the Sony PD-150 digital video camera and how to use Final Cut Pro editing software to polish your production. At the end of the week, all of the films made in the class will be shown at a mini-film festival.

Please note: some examples and films used in the class include R-rated material. Students 16 and older may choose to live on campus in Point Park University residence halls that are supervised by a resident advisor.   All facilities are monitored by a security staff 24 hours a day.

Instructor: Fredrick Johnson is a filmmaker and assistant dean at Point Park University's Conservatory of Performing Arts.

  • When: Sunday, July 11 to Friday, July 23, 2010
  • Film Festival: The student's film festival will take place the evening of July 23

  • Who's Eligible: Students entering grades 10 - 12

Tuition $950 

A non-refundable deposit of $50.00 is required to reserve your spot. Any student who pays in full at the time of registration will receive a 10 percent discount off the tuition.  To download a registration form please click here.

For more information contact us at: (412) 392-3456 or email us at: community@pointpark.edu 

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