Reel Queer Youth Summer Film Camp
August 2023
Reel Queer Youth 2023 will take place August 7-11,14,15 2023
APPLICATIONS ARE CURRENTLY CLODED FOR 2023
Reel Queer Youth (RQY) is a video production and media literacy program for LGBTQ+ youth and allies grades 9-12. Created and run by Three Dollar Bill Cinema, now co-presented with Northwest Film Forum and NFFTY. Make a film and meet other young LGBTQ+ and ally filmmakers this summer!
During this week-long camp (available both in-person and virtually), participants will explore queer cinema, and create a film using available media and tools, under the guidance of Reel Queer Youth facilitators and special guests working in the film industry. Students will learn about different forms of filmmaking (narrative, documentary, experimental), and how story and identity can be shared through each. We’ll also cover how filmmaking practices for planning productions, recording video and sound, and editing can be used to create dynamic films for various platforms, from the big screen to your phone screen. We’ll celebrate our stories and experiences and build connections that are so important for creative work.
No technology or supplies are needed from our in-person students, but virtual attendees will need the following:
A mobile device, such as an iPhone or Android phone, or other tablet with a camera, or another type of digital camera and a PC or mac. We’ll cover free or trial based app options for recording and editing in the camp.
Participants will need to use the free Zoom cloud-based video conferencing service. Zoom meeting details will be sent to all participants a few days prior to the camp start date. Click here for a tutorial on how to join a Zoom meeting.
An email address (preferably gmail) for sharing and receiving camp info and projects. We’ll also cover how to professionally use file sharing and online video sharing options like YouTube and Vimeo.
For more information contact: info@threedollarbillcinema.org