Summer Film camp
We’ve successfully conducted five of our film camps so far. PhilanthroFilms is excited to be announcing its Summer film camp that will be a complete short film production, fully created by students.
What is Film Camp?
Film camp is a student-only educational opportunity designed for middle school through college students to receive hands-on experience in the film industry. The program is affordable, covers the topics at a comfortable pace for beginners, and is facilitated by local film professionals!
Our Approach
By training a local film talent pool, we’re equipping the next wave of professional film production crew members. Our training’s are an open invitation for others to join the growing film production workforce in South Georgia.
Our Past Camps
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2025 Moultrie Film Camp
At our 3-day Film Camp hosted by the Arts Center of Moultrie, students got a behind-the-scenes look at the world of filmmaking through hands-on learning and real-world guidance. The camp kicked off with an introduction to the five stages of film production, brought to life through a practical demonstration that included a mock scene and lighting setup. Students rotated through breakout sessions led by PhilanthroFilms Instructors, gaining insight into different departments—camera/audio, grip/electric and lighting, art, producing, and directing.
Armed with this foundational knowledge, students then spent two full days on set filming a collaborative short film. Each camper selected a production role they felt most passionate about and had the chance to contribute in a meaningful way, whether that was in front of or behind the camera, coordinating logistics, or helping to call the shots as director. The experience gave them a true taste of what it takes to bring a story from concept to screen, while building confidence, creativity, and teamwork.
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2024 Spring Break Film Camp
With our first camp of the year doing amazing, we just wrapped on our latest camp! Spring break film Camp! With focus on AI, we pushed to show how AI is a incredibly useful tool for filmmakers! The student created their very own productions, using AI tools!
As the camp came to a close, the enthusiasm among the students was palpable. The films created during the Spring break film Camp were not only a testament to the creativity and talent of the participants, but they also showcased the power of AI in the world of filmmaking. From utilizing AI-based editing software to employing advanced AI algorithms for special effects, the students truly harnessed the potential of artificial intelligence to bring their unique visions to life on the screen.
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2023 Summer Film Camp
Taught by industry professional, Stephen Heddon and Steve McCurdy, The students learned the incredible world of Film making and were taught every aspect of the film making process and then created videos for the Chamber of Commerce, and local businesses!
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2022 Summer Camp
Our Film Camps create an environment for students to learn the variety of skills needed to create a film. Our student filmmakers dove into industry training which included everything from story development, to set etiquette, camera operation, directing, lighting, production design, editing and much more. The Summer Film Camp continues to educate students on the many opportunities available in the film industry.
Award-winning Writer/Director John Fornof instructed the students on story development in the classrooms at the Boys & Girls Club Brooks County Campus.
During the South Georgia Film Festival, The Buick Special received its first film festival award as the judges recognized it for Excellence in Production Value! The Buick Special was considered for this award next to the hundreds of total films submitted to the festival (feature length, shorts, documentaries, etc.).
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2021 Summer Film Camp
Our first film camp brought students together from all over Brooks County to learn about the filmmaking process from start to finish. The students wrote, produced, and shot their own short film while simultaneously learning the basics of what it takes to work on a professional film set.
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