7 Gift Ideas That Should Be On Your Radar
Whether you are searching for a gift for an emerging filmmaker in your life or looking to expand your own skills in the new year—we have our fav picks to get any creative up and going in 2023.
2022 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
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2022 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 🎅
THE GEAR HEAD
Camera Basics gets anyone in the classroom moving with gear used to create meaningful stories. The focus lies on the cameras themselves, but students also work with sound and lighting gear. Going beyond technical skills, students explore exercises with setting up shoot scenarios and well…capturing them. Another great foundational class for an emerging creator with no prior camera knowledge required.
Want more gear courses? Check out all film production courses we offer right here.
THE SOFTWARE FIEND
Okay, hear us out. While this isn’t technically a film editing platform, it is an industry standard for ANYONE in creative media, film, digital art, or really any sector to know Photoshop.
Photoshop is a powerhouse platform for creating digital assets for all types of industries. Film posters? Film mattes? Social Media images? Selling products? Our Intro to Photoshop class is a perfect start.
The list goes on…and on. We’re firm believers this program should be in every creatives toolbox. It pairs nicely with it’s sister-program Intro to Adobe Illustrator if you’re looking to double the design impact.
THE DREAMER
For those interested in diving into the world of filmmaking but have no prior skills or don’t know where to begin— our Digital Filmmaking: Script to Screen is the PERFECT stepping stone. Digital Filmmaking: Script to Scree is a two month foundational course for anyone interested in learning the art of narrative storytelling.
Our educators (who are real filmmakers) guide students through all phases of production. Students exit the course with a completed short film!
Got a writer in your life? Our Intro to Screenwriting class is another great recommendation for beginners.
THE YOUNG FILMMAKER
There’s a reason our award-winning summer camps sell out months before they begin and the reason is simple: we put real filmmakers, real gear, and industry standard software in the classroom with youth. They create actual films, telling stories that are interesting to them and their peers.
This holiday season, gift the youth in your life an experience they will never forget. Have a young budding animator in your life? We also have animation camps! You can check out all our offerings below.
VIEW ALL CAMPS FOR AGES 8-18 HERE
THE ANALOG ENTHUSIAST
Do you have someone that loves art films and experimental media? Or perhaps someone who is interested in Analog a.k.a. motion picture film? Or maybe they dabble in film photography and have always wanted to learn how to shoot motion picture film?
Our Avant Garde & Experimental Filmmaking course is an eight week analog class dedicated to the preservation and accessibility of both experimental film and analog film making. It’s the absolute perfect gift for anyone interested in analog film or experimental film.
Not ready to take the leap into an 8 week class? Our Intro to Super 8 Filmmaking workshop is a great steppingstone for folks who want to explore motion picture film in a short class format.
THE STYLE ICON
Get a merch bundle at a discounted rate this holiday only. Featuring our bright red glitch logo shirts and Kodak inspired mustard yellow and red tote bags.
A perfect gift for anyone who wants everyone to know they love film and they love supporting local. Limited quantities available, must purchase by 12/16 for guaranteed delivery before the holidays.
THE LAST MINUTE GIFT
This wouldn’t be a holiday list without mentioning the no-fuss option for all last minute buyers (it’s fine, we know you’re busy)! Introducing THE INSTANT DIGITAL GIFT CARD!
Perfect meaningful gift for anyone interested in film education, learning, and classes!