Animazing! Stop-motion Animation with UBC Camps
Ages: 8–10
Do you love animated films? Do you want to learn how to make ordinary objects appear to move on their own? Create new worlds and make your ideas come to life at Animazing! This week of hands-on activities will introduce campers to the basics of movie making with a series of stop-motion animation projects. Participants will draw, sculpt, paint, and act, producing short animations using different techniques such as pixilation and claymation.
For more information and registration, visit the UBC Camps website. Spring break registration usually opens in late November; summer registration usually opens in late January.
Action! Filmmaking with UBC Camps
Ages: 11–13
Want to be a filmmaker? Whether you're a newbie or a pro, Action! is the filmmaking camp that takes you from idea to finished film. This camp empowers youth to create short films over five days, defining the content, style, and tone of their own films, while facilitators provide technical assistance and artistic mentorship.
For more information and registration, visit the UBC Camps website. Spring break registration usually opens in late November; summer registration usually opens in late January.
Cinelab
Ages: 14–19
Our flagship two-week summer filmmaking program for youth is run in partnership with SFU School for the Contemporary Arts. For youth serious about learning the art of filmmaking, Cinelab provides access to professional equipment and mentorship. This program runs every July and registration usually opens in early April. For more information and registration, visit the Cinelab website.
The Cinematheque also hosts Film Club, a family-friendly matinee series held on the third Sunday of every month. Film Club screenings are frequently preceded by shorts produced during our Learning & Outreach workshops, offering an opportunity for young filmmakers to see their work on the big screen for a public audience!
In addition to our regular programs, we frequently partner with community organizations to offer additional filmmaking programs and workshops. Sign up for our mailing list for the latest news and event information.
