Film Matters
Film Matters is a summer program for young women ages 13-15
August 11 - 15
Film Matters is an exploration and discovery program for young women ages 13-15 interested in the environment and documentary filmmaking. This one-week hands-on workshop on the Bay Path College campus located in Longmeadow, MA will focus on all aspects of video film production. All participants will learn to use state of the art digital video cameras, lights, sound equipment and more. This summer’s focus will be on creating a 30-minute documentary film on The Swans of Longmeadow. This program will bring together the fascinating science topics of the importance of wetlands, the study of swans in their natural habitat, interviewing of experts, and all aspects of documentary filmmaking.
Film Matters will focus on:
- Scripting and storyboarding
- Interviewing
- Research
- Speaking and presentation
- Shooting video
- Recording audio
- Editing and post production
- Intro to MS Publisher
- Intro to Macintosh Final Cut Pro
Each participant will receive a copy of the documentary she helped to create to share with family and friends.
This program is geared toward the budding environmentalist, conservationist, zoologist, artist, or filmmaker and is lead by Bay Path faculty member Dr. John Jarvis, Professor of English and Communications.
Space is limited - Apply Now
Application Deadline: Early applications are encouraged. Space is limited. A non-refundable deposit of $100 must accompany the application. Final payment and the required forms are due no later than two weeks prior to the start of the program, July 28th.
Download an application and mail the completed application to:
Bay Path College
Briana Sitler
Director of Special Programs
588 Longmeadow Street
Longmeadow, MA 01106
For more information, contact Briana Sitler at bsitler@baypath.edu or call 800.782.7284 ext 1066.
Fees:
Total cost to attend this week-long nonresidential program is $550.00 and includes a copy of the documentary.
All attendees are asked to bring their own morning snacks and lunch each day. Film matters will supply afternoon snacks.
Please be aware that on a daily bases the participants will spend time outside in the meadows of Longmeadow filming.
Quick Facts
- Day-program
- On-site supervision
- Hours: 8:30 a.m. arrival - 4:30 p.m. pickup
