Film Makers' Workshop
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Film Makers' Workshop

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📍Manhattan School for Children · 154 W 93rd St Get directions ↗
🏷From $515

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In Creative Stage Filmmakers Workshop focuses on storytelling through the medium of film. Kids will be introduced to all stages of the filmmaking process from story-boarding, to filming, directing, producing, acting and editing, as they work together to create an original comic short film! Led by industry professionals, students gain the insider tips and tools they need, to unleash their creative vision. *kids will spend time outside filming "on location" in local parks, weather permitting.

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