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Summer Youth: Make a Movie Trailer (Ages 12-18)

<p>Learn how to make a movie trailer.</p>

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Summer Youth: Make a Movie Trailer (Ages 12-18)

Summer Youth: Make a Movie Trailer (Ages 12-18)

<p>Learn how to make a movie trailer.</p>

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If you love movies, you probably love the thing that gets you excited to go to the theater ... movie trailers.

We will examine what makes a great movie trailer for all sorts of genres (comedy, drama, action, horror, etc.), and then we'll will make a trailer! All you need is a love of movies (and trailers), a good idea, and a smartphone to shoot with. We’ll put it all together to make the best 2.5-minute trailer we can.

Details

  • For students ages 12-18.
  • Skill Level: Beginner
  • Registration closes Monday, July 3.
  • A materials fee of $20 is included in the price of the class and covers materials needed. See below for what students should bring.

Details

Students need a cellphone or tablet (like an iPhone, iPad or Android device), and/or a laptop.

Project

Students will make a trailer of two or fewer minutes on a theme of their own or chosen by the class.

Class Policies

  • If you have any questions, please email BARN Youth Program Coordinator, Sarah Jones at SarahJ@BainbridgeBARN.org.
Instructor
Courtney Jones

Courtney G. Jones is a 30-year veteran of the film and television industry who has long been an advocate of the kind of accessibility mobile filmmaking offers. He serves as head of development for Steve Zahn & Rick Gomez’s company, Macaroni Art Productions. He has produced and directed feature films, commercials, documentaries, and series - some of which have been shot on mobile. He brings a wealth of technical and creative know-how to the classroom. Courtney’s main goal is to show that anyone can make something amazing with the technology that's in their pocket. When he's not writing, producing, filming, editing, or teaching, he’s typically daydreaming about flying, living on a boat, or trying new recipes.

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