The Backyard Film Project

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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.

Camp information for 2026 is currently TBA!

Pricing

  • Clapperboard lying on grass, used in film production, with colorful stripes and text indicating scenes and takes.

    $525/student + $25 registration fee (non refundable)

  • A young woman with red hair operating a professional video camera against a dark background.

    2026 DATE & TIME TBA

PAYMENT OPTIONS

$550

Full Payment

RESERVE YOUR SPOT!

$275

Half Payment/Deposit

Three young people in a classroom setting, with two of them wearing face masks. One person is operating a camera on a tripod, and another is holding a blue folder and pointing at the camera. There is a large calendar on the wall and windows in the background.
A man with long hair and a beard stands on a red carpet in front of a backdrop with logos for Reedy Reels film festival, Greenville SC, and Piedmont Natural Gas. He is smiling and wearing a cap, black jacket, plaid shirt, jeans, and tan boots.

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.

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WEEK SCHEDULE 2026 TBA!

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LATER DATE - TBD

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!

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