The Backyard Film Project
A FILMMAKING SUMMER CAMP designed to train the next generation of storytellers & foster young creativity.
What is the Backyard Film Project?
The Backyard Film Project is a week-long summer day-camp/learning intensive for teenage filmmakers and young storytellers ranging from rising freshman to high school seniors.
Over the course of five days, students will gain fast, hands on training in the art of making a movie - concluding with a finished project of their own. Through various workshops, discussions, and team-centered project instruction, participants will leave with a fresh perspective on the workflow and industry of filmmaking, right in their backyard.
The camp is taking place this year in Raleigh, NC @ The Wright Village Coworking & Business Development Space, from July 28th - August 1st, 2025.
Pricing
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$500/student + $25 registration fee (non refundable)
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July 28th - August 1st | 9AM -2PM
PAYMENT OPTIONS
$525
Full Payment (Due Before July 28th)
$262.50
Half Payment/Deposit (Full Due Before July 28th)
Meet Your Instructor
BLAKE KINSEY - WRITER/DIRECTOR/PRODUCER
Blake is a Writer/Director & Producer, well-versed in the creation of films on a tight budget & strongly guided by empathetic & mentor-driven leadership. He moves through his work with a passion rooted in telling thematically distinct, engaging, meaningful stories. His work has been recognized by festivals across the Southeast. After a year of teaching middle-schoolers filmmaking in an after-school setting, he is ready & excited to engage with more young storytellers & support their career development. He’s been in the industry since 2022.
MONDAY
Introduction/Writing Day
Pre-Production Basics
WEEK SCHEDULE
TUESDAY
Camera Intensive
Editing Basics
WEDNESDAY
Pre-Production/Group Planning Day
THURSDAY
Shoot Day!
FRIDAY
Group Editing & Final Project Delivery
LATER DATE - TBD
Group Screening with Parents & Family!
YOUR NEXT STEPS:
VISIT THIS WEBPAGE & learn about the camp. Reach out directly with questions & any clarifications.
REGISTER, via the button below. Fill out the form for your child/student & watch your email for official registration instructions from blake@backporchfilms.co
AFTER REGISTRATION, I am available for a phone call with parents to learn more about how I can best support each student’s personal goals & career growth. Then, it’s off to some summer filmmaking fun!