If you’re passionate about movies and see yourself in front of the camera as an entertainment reporter or actor, look no further, this is the camp for you! This summer, due to the COVID-19 pandemic our KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Boot Camps are all online. The great thing about it is that it doesn’t matter where you live, anyone can attend. You don’t have to live in the city where the camp meets or have to travel.
We have three camps meeting for one week each in June, July and August. Each camp meets for 2 hours a day, Monday through Friday. During the camp you will be coached by seasoned professionals and learn to…
- Critique and write film reviews
- Learn how to videotape your reviews
- Interview talent on Zoom and in person
- Promote your YouTube videos
After completing this camp, you’ll be invited to join our KIDS FIRST! Film Critics national team of reporters where you get to watch and review films before they are released, interview celebrities live and online, attend behind-the-scenes events for new film and digital releases.
Sound like what you’re looking for! Go here to register or for additional information.
https://www.kidsfirst.org/become-a-juror/
Camp dates and times
June 22-26
July 13-17
August 10-14
All classes meet 12:00 p.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern Time/ 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Pacific Time
Class fee is $110. To register, go here: https://forms.gle/zaP1SZ6Q9TUe4e459
What do you do at camp?
- Develop vocabulary and criteria to critique and write reviews.
- Watch, analyze and discuss films.
- Examine behind-the-scenes contributors (directors to editors).
- Review film in written and video format daily.
- Learn how to create videotaped reviews.
- Learn how to record and edit your own reviews in front of a green screen.
- Learn and practice how to interview celebrities online or in person.
- Meet working actors, writers, producers, film critics and other entertainment professionals.
- Work collaboratively with your team members.
- Learn about filmmaking programs that are available to you.
- Share your knowledge with parents, peers and the public.
Check out one of our previous camps!
About KIDS FIRST! / Coalition for Quality Children’s Media
The KIDS FIRST! Film Festival is a project of the Coalition for Quality Children’s Media (CQCM), a national, nonprofit organization that promotes quality children’s media. The CQCM was founded in 1991 by a group of parents, educators, and filmmakers who were concerned about the lack of quality children’s media available. The CQCM’s mission is to teach children critical viewing skills and to increase the visibility and availability of quality children’s media. The CQCM accomplishes this mission through a variety of programs, including:
● KIDS FIRST! Film Festival
● KIDS FIRST! Film Critics
● KIDS FIRST! Coming Attractions podcast
● KIDS FIRST! website
