Film Classes for Teens
in Toronto
Weekly after-school and weekend classes in Film-Making
Our film classes for children and teenagers teach directing, story-boarding, screenwriting, camera operation, audio, lighting and production design. Young film-makers make movies together, assisted by a professional instructor, in our studio and on location around Bloor West Village.
Learn the art of film-making in our supportive and nurturing small-group classes. We never repeat a class, so students can return to our film program year after year. Our Film instructors are industry professionals with extensive teaching experience
“My son enjoyed this course tremendously. He learned a lot about film-making, particularly directing and putting a movie together. If you run another film-related course, he will be signing up!” – Megan
After-School Film Classes
Bloor West Village and On-Line
Film Production and Performance
Ages 12-17, In our Bloor West Village Studio:
Thursdays, 5pm – 6.30pm AND 7.30pm-9.00pm
Semester 1 (15 weeks) begins late September
Semester 2 (15 weeks) begins late January
Discover the art of film-making – and act in front of the camera, too, if you wish! Learn – or review – the basics of film making: storyboarding, directing, camera operation, audio, lighting and production design. Each hands-on film course begins with a sequence of short film projects; by rising to challenges set by the instructor and critiquing the results, students further the skills they need to create their own short film. Discover how to tell a story visually, and how to create mood and tension through your manipulation of the film medium. Rotate between production jobs as you film your movie in the Centauri studio and on location.
Semesters 1 & 2: In each semester, film students create a short film inspired by a movie genre, film director or by a concept introduced by the instructor. Later film classes in each semester may be replaced by a longer weekend film shoot if this works with student schedules. Filmmakers receive a copy of their edited movie at the end of each semester, to share with family and friends. Our year ends with a public screening of the short movies made in each semester – and a celebration!
Our Film instructors are industry professionals with extensive teaching experience. For instructor bios, CLICK HERE
In-studio Arts Course Fee: $620 +HST (payment plan option for 3 equal payments of $206.66+HST) Schedule Apply Now!
WHY CENTAURI?
We have 29 years’ experience offering top notch arts courses for children and teens, taught by some of the most talented and experienced arts instructors you will find anywhere. Our guiding philosophy: when you combine creativity and technique with a focus on community and inspiration, the outcome is a learning and growing experience unlike any other.
TRISH’S JOURNEY
TRISH’S JOURNEY, a short film created by the film students at Centauri Arts Academy.
Apparitions In Berlin
Apparitions In Berlin is a short film created by our teenage filmmakers, in the tradition of German Expressionism. The movie uses modern digital film-making techniques alongside “in-camera” practical effects to tell an innovative tale devised by the students themselves.
