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The commercials are made by 2007 Camp Indies
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A hands-on acting & production summer camp
where kids can experience the fun of
making short films & videos
as taught by experienced industry veterans!
They also learn how to apply that experience to their home camcorders and computers.
Call
214-735-5339
KAMP HOLLYWOOD
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MATERIALS & LUNCH INCLUDED,
AS IS A FUN GRADUATION/AWARDS CEREMONY
WHERE THE CAMPERS' WORKS ARE SCREENED FOR FAMILY & FRIENDS.
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Introduction
SM TM introduces youth ages 8-12 and ages 13 - 18 to the experiences and accomplishments uniquely associated with the film and television industries.  |
Fun and useful exploration of moviemaking will give a young person a good feel, and a real look, at the movie business from acting to production.
Upon leaving the camp, the "camper" will know that they want to continue their pursuit of their movie interest as a possible career or or hobby, or they will learn that moviemaking is not for them.
This camp is not a "fluff" course designed to make parents "ooo" and "aahhh", rather, 
was created so that children can have fun actually learning a new art form.
was created so that children can have fun actually learning a new art form.  |
The camp is also not a "child warehousing facility". We want to be upfront with all parents that will challenge and expand the vista of those children and youth wishing to generally experience the filmmaking process (or as close as one can come to it).
will challenge and expand the vista of those children and youth wishing to generally experience the filmmaking process (or as close as one can come to it). The participants (or "Indies" as we call them. "Indies" is the industry term for independent filmmakers) will get the abundant sense of accomplishment that only filmmaking can bring. They will create their own short subject movie. We do not write it for them and we do not shoot it for them. We do edit it for them, but based on their production notes.
instructors will help them by teaching them the basics, showing them structure and format restrictions, all with giving them involved encouragement. We equip them with the tools, knowledge and creative environment needed to produce a production, but they make their own movie.Ages 8-12 go into a focused acting workshop with some production training in overview for the first two and a half days. Then this group is inergrated into the older groups'the short feature and commercials.
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For the older group , the first couple of days is teaching about filmmaking production along with acting. The rest of the time is spent actually making the video short. By the final Sunday (Graduation Day), the Indies' video is editedand all the Indies enjoy activities and guest speakers. Late Sunday afternoon the videos are finished and the graduation ceremony begins along with screening of the Indies' videos.
This 6-day camp is an intense learning and fun experience is open to those who love the movies or would like to gauge their interest in REAL moviemaking.
The Indies themselves will leave the camp with a video short that they created!
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And not only will participants learn useable skills during the camp, but they will also learn vital teamwork discipline and camaraderie, all accomplished in a creatively nurturing environment.
PLEASE NOTE:
ALL SCHEDULED WORKSHOPS, CAMPS & SESSIONS MUST MEET THE MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANT REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS IN ORDER TO BE ACTIVATED.
What Happens & Ages
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8-12 Years Old
Campers (or "Indies" as we call them) in this age group (the "child" age) will learn mainly acting with some general production being covered.
Child participants will be in a short video subject created by the older "young" or "youth" group (described below) and each child participant will receive a copy of the finished production.
13-18 Years Old.
Campers (or "Indies" as we call them) will learn both production and acting, with course focus determined by individual interest and aptitude.
Participants will create a short video subject and each participant will receive a copy of the finished production.
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All ages get to attend the wrap party, screening and graduation party !
Dates
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2008: July 21-27th, Graduation Day July 27th
Orientation: Sunday, July 20, 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
There is a minimum amount of participants required for the activation of a session.
Times
For Weekdays Monday - Friday
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8 AM Earliest participant drop off available and pick up no later than 6 PM
9:00 AM the Workshop begins.
NOON is Lunch Time (food and beverage provided by the Institute).
5:30 PM Camp day ends
6: 00 PM Latest Indie pick up
2008Graduation Day (Sunday, July 27)
2:30 PM Indusrtry Q & A with parents and youth Indies (campers)
4 PM: Wrap PARTY!
5 PM'ish: Graduation/Screening/Awards Ceremony
6 PM: '08 IS A WRAP!
Past Graduation Pics...
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 Hollywood Veteran of Over 30 Films Mr. Burton Gilliam
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Where
TWL PRODUCTIONS
4101 International Parkway
Carrollton , TX 75007
Over 150,000 Square Feet That Includes: Six sound stages, Four control rooms, Full complement of studio sets, Rehearsal rooms, Green rooms, Conference Rooms, Lecture and Training Rooms
PLEASE DO NOT SEND MOVIE INSTITUTE MAIL HERE.
PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE MOVIE INSTITUTE HERE.
THIS IS OUR CAMP LOCATION ONLY,
NOT OUR OFFICE.
TO CONTACT US BY MAIL PLEASE SEND TO:
The MOVIE INSTITUTE
P. O. Box 863896
Plano, TX 75086-3896
To Contact us by phone, please call (214) 735-5339.
For a map to the TWL, please go to the "Location" page
* Location could change due to motion picture stage booking. If this happens, participants will be given reasonable notice of any change.
Who
For Movie Institute Main Staff CLICK HERE
THIS YEAR!
Instructors?
Instructors are actual motion picture and video veterans, with numerous feature film, television and commercial film and video credits such as:
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Greg Mansur- Production
Greg Mansur is a professor Texas Christian University in the College of Communications's Department of Radio, Television and Film. He earned his MFA from TCU, and an undergraduate degreee in Film and Media Studies from Rhode Island College. His credits since 2004 include director of Adrift, Imperfection, Reilly and Date.CON. He was the cinematographer on the documentary Rockwell Kent, which has been shown at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, and the Amon Carter Museum, Fort Worth. In the past five years Greg has been the recipient of the five Telly Awards, Four AFCD Ady Awards and two ITVA gold awards.
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Eric Jewell- Production
Eric Jewell has been involved in film and video almost all his life. Starting as teenager with Super 8 films, Eric has become one of the most sought after HD and Film producer/directors. With his most recent indie film work, "SHTICKMEN" on Blockbuster Video shelves.
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Jeff Miller- Production
Jeff is co-founder of the North Texas Independent Film Company BLACK DOG PRODUCTIONS and a graduate of the TCU RTF program.
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Nancy Chartier- Acting/Talent
Nancy Chartier has been acting for 29 years and has been an acting coach with R.E.A.C.T. for 11 years. Among her students are Jake McDorman- 'Raymond' from "Aquamarine", guest starred on 'House', and had 22 episodes of series regular on 'The Quintuplets, Rheagan Wallace who has guest starred on' E.R'.,' N.Y.P.D.Blue', 'Malcom in the Middle', many times, was a young Meryl Streep in 'Adaptation', (before it got edited for time) Jennifer Stone guest starred in 'House','Without a Trace', supported in 'Second Hand Lions' , and Cherami Leigh who recently shot with Richard Linklater and co starred in 'Fast Food Nation' with too many stars to name, and consequently shot Ethan Hawkes' directorial debut. Nancy is also part of a nine person production company, Random Order Entertainment, born only a year and a half ago, which recently won the Video Association of Dallas' '24 Hour Video Race' and has two feature films in development. She is represented by the Campbell Agency as an actor.
Joyce Spizer Foy-Writing- Writing and Development and Executive Producer
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Joyce had a career for 37 years as a private investigator in 11 states including placeLos Angeles, California. Following this, she become an author, being mentored by such notables as Ray Bradbury, Rod Thorp, James Frey, and Charles Schultz. She has written 10 books, with 8 of them in print with most of her works being non-fiction, including the IRWIN 2000 award winner “Power Marketing Your Novel.” Joyce has a PhD in Marketing and belongs to Women in Film and the Dallas Screenwriters Association. In 2000, Congresswoman Mary Bono gave her a Woman of Distinction award. Joyce has recently been asked to write a script for a television show in production and has a science fiction script being considered by a major placeHollywood director through Mark McDermitt at Echo Entertainment.
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Donatelle Mascari, "The Make Up Maven"TM- Make Up and Make Up FX
Donatelle is a professional make up artist that has worked with the likes of Dr. Wayne Dyer, Michael Johnson, Randy White, Troy Aikman Emmitt Smith, ,Iman, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Denzel Washington, Charlton Heston, BB King, Jimmy Smits and many more. She is a member of Women In Film, The Texas Association of Fil and Tape Professionals. We are honored to have Donatelle doing a special lab during the camp for 07 Indies!
Some of our guest speakers scheduled thus far*:Bob Hudgins- TEXAS FILM COMMISSIONER
Linda McAlister- TALENT AGENT
Greg Brown- AFI DALLAS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Trish Avery- SCREEN ACTORS GUILD
David Friedman- DALLAS AUDIO POST
J. Schuh- TOONS N DESIGN
Brandon Jones- STUDIO MOVIE GRILL
John William Galt- ACTOR
MORE TO COME !
* may change without notice due to final availibility
Some Speakers From past KAMP HOLLYWOOD Camps:
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John William Galt
Actor and Script Editor
National Voice Over Talent & Actor whose credits include "JFK", "FORREST GUMP" and many others.
Over 30 years in the business
Don Stokes
Producer
Head of the Stokes Group and Post Asylum, Mr. Stokes is one of the most experienced commercial producers in the Texas (www.postasylum.com)!
Tuition
Regular 2008 Camp Tuition Cost: $650 per participant
ALUMNI (returning "Indies") Discounted Tuition: $550
Includes:
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LunchesWorkshop materials (including a 100 page workbook for "youth" age) and equipmentA camp gear pack (T-shirt and other workshop stuff)The Orientation Party (Mixer) the Sunday before campThe Graduation Gala & Wrap PartyA copy of the group's video production (DVD)For more payment info click here
Payment by Check
VISA/ MASTERCARD Through PAYPAL
Also, New Convenient LAY-AWAY Plan Available On The SIGN UP Page!
In order to ensure your child's spot in a summer camp session, please fill out a Participant Registration Form/Application (acquired by clicking on the link or calling (214) 735-5339). You can fax the application for immediate reservation toll free to 1-866-349-1386 or mail it, with your payment by check or money order to: The MOVIE INSTITUTE, P O Box 863896, Plano, TX 75086-3896.
Please Pay By: Cash, Check, Money Order OR
Mastercard/Visa
Through Our Totally Secure Internet Payment Service,
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New Convenient LAY-AWAY Plan Available
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A Fee of $25 Is Assessed For Returned Checks
WE RECOMMEND YOU DO NOT SEND CASH THROUGH THE MAIL! INTRODUCING THE
KAMP HOLLYWOOD
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PAY TUITION MONTHLY, IN ADVANCE ,
AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF EARLY DISCOUNTS!
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* MUST BE PAID 30 DAYS PRIOR TO CAMP START DATE
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NO REFUNDS PLEASE
Initial Registration
REGISTRATION FOR THE 2008 CAMP IS NOW OPEN.
FOR FURTHER REGISTRATION INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 214-735-5339
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What's the Orientation?
The Sunday before the first day of the camp there will be a small orientation.
It will take place from 3 PM until 4:30 PM at the TWL Productions Studio.
(FOR MORE DETAILED LOCATION MAPS AND INFO CLICK HERE).
Your child will receive their special "Camp Gear Pack" that includes a T-shirt and a look at their workshop book (over 100 pages of fun film info!) and meet the instructors in the camp and the main staff.
Also be sure to bring a photocopy of the driver's license of all those authorized to pick up your child from the camp. If we don't know who is picking up your child by sight , we most likely won't let your child leave with that person.
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What Do I Do On Day 1?
Just show up at the camp's host sponsor site and drop-off your child to a counselor (parent/guardian signature sheet signing required with photo I D for safety reasons).
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How Does The Camp Operate?
Children are divided into age and Production Groups and the older youth age group is divided up by particular interest (acting/ production, etc.). Both age groups, ages 8-12 and ages 13-18 are mixed in age as a film set would be, and overseen by adult instructors and camp counselors.
THE MOVIE INSTITUTE seminars strive to be helpful to, and interested in, the individual and their growth. The first part of the first day is an orientation day during which we learn about each child and their individual needs, and how to integrate them into the group/team structure.
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Parental Visits & Rules
Parents are always welcome at the camp. We do ask that parents not spend extended periods of time with their child during classes and workshops, because this tends to detract from the learning/creative experience and team building process for the participants.
There are camp guidelines designed to assist participants in learning the teamwork oriented nature of filmmaking and to keep the focus on creating a fun project.
Again, this is NOT a fluff course or a child warehousing facility. We do not stick a camcorder in a kid's hand and say “go to it”.
Children joining us in Kamp Hollywood will learn about how to really make a movie and how to have fun doing it. They will gain a since of accomplishment and will know whether or not they wish to continue learning more about the art and business of filmmaking!
For a more detailed listing of camp rules, please click here.
Special Talks & Lectures
Throughout the week there can be special lectures and labs with professionals and sometimes celebrities.
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We hope you have enjoyed reading our KAMP HOLLYWOOD! information. All of us here at the Institute hope that your child, or children, will be able to attend!
Please call me if you have any further questions or comments.
Thank You For Your Kind Interest In Our Program. We hope to see you there!
Sincerely,
Keith Randal Duncan
Founder and Executive Producer
Keith Randal Duncan is a 28 year veteran of film, video, theater and the amusement industries. Keith has numerous commercial and corporate film and video credits that include S & A Corp., Santa Fe Railroad, Minyard Foods, Southwestern Christian College, Sally Beauty Supply, the Bass Family and feature film credits that include the independent films “The Dark Dealer”, “Repligator” and “Ramming Speed” (1997's USA Film Festival “must see” from The Met Newspaper) and the 2006 Lions Gate release "After Sundown". Some of his credits can be found on line on the INTERNET MOVIE DATABASE (www.imdb.com).
AVAILABILITY, SCHEDULES, DESCRIPTIONS
AND PRICES MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
So What Goes On At 
First of all, please note that this camp is not a fluff course. Most time the younger age groups (10-12) are focused mainly on talent (acting), and the older participants are often focused in production and acting. This, of course, is a guideline and when aptitude for production is evident in a younger participant it is not ignored.
We use digital Mini-DV cameras and Mole & Arri lighting. This next year's camp is scheduled to be at the TWL Productions Studio and it is taught by industry veterans.
To view comments of past alumni, industry insiders and parents, please go to: www.movieinstitute.com/alumni_page.htm#alumni_testimonials
At Kamp Hollywood an Indie (what we call campers; "Indie" is the industry term for "Independent Filmmaker") is assigned to a moviemaking group with other camp "Indies" and the group chooses its positions, creates its short subject and shoots it with our guidance and final approval. We edit the short for the Graduation Day screening.
The approximate schedule:
The first 2 days (Monday & Tuesday) of the camp are instructional for both acting and production.
Here at The MOVIE INSTITUTE we teach an integrated program of production and acting-so participants learn both! Learning principles of acting helps make for a better production people and an actor learning production makes for better and more effective actors- just ask Ron Howard or John Landis.
The next 3 days (Wed. - Friday) are “idea construction”, pre-pro and production on the video short.
Saturday is editing the short(s) with their respective directors.
The last day, Sunday, is Graduation Day. Parents and Youth Age Indies (campers) arrive at 2:30 PM. where parents and Indies (campers) are invited to participate in talks by industry guests, film commission reps, producers, talent agent round tables and production company representatives.
At about 4:00 PM the Graduation Gala begins. There are munchies and drinks, and then the screenings of the camp video is begun. After this all camp Indies are given a certificate of completion and then awards are given out. “Goodbyes” are exchanged and the camp ends. Of course the exact times and order may change.
Now, this camp is NOT a child warehousing facility, nor is it just for “little kids”. In fact some of our past Indies have gone on to film school. One alumnus, Eric Zimmerman, actually used the camp video short he helped to create with a letter of recommendation from us to secure his entry into the USC Film School! Other alumni, such as Crissy Gililland, has just graduated from SMU studying film and will soon start her entertainment law education (she is also our Camp Director this year) and Alum Andrew Disney is at NYU Film School.
We are SERIOUS about moviemaking here and very serious about having FUN. A participant will learn one of 3 things at Kamp Hollywood:
a). Whether they are movie watchers and not makers,
b). Whether they are hobbyists,
c). A small percentage will come away knowing they are destined to be filmmakers and professional actors.
All will also experience such important life skills as learning team work, building of self confidence through accomplishment, focus improvement and tenacity.
I hope this answers your questions. If you have anymore, or would like to apply for the camp please call (214) 735-5339.
Application download here for faxing: Application Download,
Sign Up with credit card here: PAYPAL.
Thanks for your kind interest,
Keith Duncan
Executive Producer and Founder
Descriptions, titles, times, prices, location and curriculum may change without notice
PLEASE NOTE:
ALL SCHEDULED WORKSHOPS, CAMPS & SESSIONS MUST MEET THE MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANT REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS IN ORDER TO BE ACTIVATED.
AVAILABILITY, SCHEDULES, LOCATIONS, DESCRIPTIONS AND PRICES MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
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