Lights! Camera! Awesome! Film Camp

This is a NEW offering this year for older kids!

Immerse yourself in the art of movie making with Chicago filmmaker Joseph R Lewis/aka Captain famous. Our Chicago Artist in Residence and Emmy Nominated producer. Students will learn how to developstory ideas with small production teams while creating a short film in the genre of their choice. 

Students will practice shooting with cameras and using mics as well as editing techniques to create their movie! Each student will have opportunities in groups to write, shoot, direct and edit their own films.

This camp will combine in class instruction with  on-set production. The week will be highlighted at Wagner Summer Theater's August showcase the weekend of Aug 17th at Valley's Staplin Theater where each film will be debuted!

Saint Francis of Assisi School
Date: Week of June 17
Ages 12-18
1-5pm
Cost $220

Instructor: Artist in Residence Joseph R. Lewis AKA CAPTAIN FAMOUS

Meet Joseph R. Lewis AKA CAPTAIN FAMOUS

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Joseph R Lewis is an award winning feature filmmaker, an Emmy nominated TV producer, and a PBS sponsored youth media educator.  His super-teacher alter ego, Captain Famous, is the creator of Chicago’s “Lights! Camera! Awesome!” - the only TV show in the history of the universe made entirely by kids!  He has worked with over 200,000 youth from all across the country with his innovative media, theatre, and literacy programs.