SUMMER 2025 YOUTH CAMPS

Ages 12-17. Led by acclaimed acting coach and filmmaker Matt Newton, our highly sought-after Teen Filmmaking Camps offer young actors the unique opportunity to create their own fully produced short film from start to finish.

This year, we’re offering three exciting themed filmmaking camps:

🎥 Stranger Things Filmmaking Camp – Dive into the world of supernatural mysteries and 80s-style storytelling.
🎬 Horror Filmmaking Camp – Master suspense, eerie lighting, and jump scares as you craft your own terrifying tale.
🔎 Mystery & Thriller Filmmaking Camp – Learn the art of suspenseful storytelling, hidden clues, and plot twists.

Over the course of five action-packed days, students will experience every stage of filmmaking, including:
✅ Writing and developing a script
✅ Casting and working as a director and crew member
✅ Creating a shot list and designing each scene
✅ Acting in their own and their classmates' films
✅ Hands-on experience with directing, editing, and production design

This fast-paced, immersive camp is perfect for young actors eager to explore both sides of the camera—from concept to final cut. On the last day, parents are invited to a special studio screening of the completed films.

🔹 Limited to just 10 students per session—secure your spot today!

MN Acting Studio, 213 W 35th Street, New York, NY (midtown near all trains)

PRICE: EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT BEFORE April 1: $750 ($850 normally)

Monday – Pre-Production & Concept Development

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM – Welcome & Icebreaker Games
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM – Film Genre Breakdown & Storytelling Basics
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Brainstorming & Scriptwriting
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM – Lunch Break
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Storyboarding & Shot Planning
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM – Casting & Production Prep

Tuesday – Directing & Cinematography

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM – Review Scripts & Shot Lists
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM – Camera Basics & Cinematography Techniques
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Blocking & Directing Actors
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM – Lunch Break
1:00 PM – 3:30 PM – Hands-on Camera & Lighting Practice

Wednesday – Filming Begins

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM – Set Up & Rehearsal
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Shooting Part 1 (Main Scenes)
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM – Lunch Break
1:00 PM – 3:30 PM – Shooting Part 2 (Close-ups & B-Roll)

Thursday – Filming & Post-Production

10:00 AM – 12:30 PM – Final Shooting & Pick-up Shots
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM – Lunch Break
1:00 PM – 3:30 PM – Intro to Editing & Importing Footage

Friday – Editing & Screening

10:00 AM – 12:30 PM – Editing & Sound Design
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM – Lunch Break
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM – Final Touches & Exporting Films
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM – Camp Film Screening & Celebration!