The Backyard Film Project

Training the next generation of filmmakers & fostering 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. 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

  • $500/student + $25 registration fee

  • July 28th - August 2nd | 9AM -2PM

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 & excels in 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 BREAKDOWN

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!

THE PROCESS

VISIT THIS WEBPAGE & learn about the experience. Reach out directly with questions & any clarifications.

REGISTER, via the button above. Fill out the interest 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!