● Programs for Young People

Film-making Workshops

What You’ll Learn

The benefits of learning to make films are huge! Film-making is a creative and energetic way to develop communication and teamwork skills, learn to be a leader, hone technical skills and make something really cool! We cover all the basics: camera operation, developing ideas for screen, video editing, sound design for film, and we have plenty of fun in the process! We provide the equipment, you provide the ideas.

Film-making

For ages 8 - 10


This fun and hands-on workshop introduces the fundamental elements of film-making, from character creation and storytelling to acting and editing. You’ll also learn to use a camera and the basics of setting up a shoot!

Film-making

For ages 11 - 14 / 15 - 17

These workshops cover all the film-making basics: camera operating, editing, special effects, directing, acting and more. You’ll work on everything required to make a great film. If you love movies, come along and start making your very own!

Meet your Program Artists

  • No previous experience necessary! 

  • We recommend that all participants bring a bottle of water with them. If you are attending several workshops on the same day, we would recommend you bring a snack. Shopfront have a kitchenette facility that participants are welcome to use to fill up their water bottles, store food and warm your snacks. 

  • We have no specific dress code at Shopfront Arts Co-op, however we would recommend wearing loose, comfortable clothing for your workshops and flat shoes (no heels please). 

  • Participants are welcome to take time out of their designated workshop if they need to. A member of Shopfront staffing will check on you and support you. 

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