Film Making Day at the Florida Film & STEM Academy
Schedule
Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am
UTC-04:00Location
Florida Film & STEM Academy | Winter Garden, FL
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Program DetailsPerfect for group field trips, this exciting program allows students to dive into the world of filmmaking. This program can be designed to suit various age groups from 1st through 12th grades. Students are divided into small groups and throughout the day, they'll explore key elements of movie production.
This program is designed not only to teach students the fundamentals of filmmaking but also to inspire creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. From scriptwriting to
editing, each student will experience the full spectrum of what goes into making a movie, gaining skills that will serve them in any creative or technical field.
Grades: 1st - 12th (groups will be divided by ages)
Chaperones welcome with purchase of a ticket.
Program 1-
Storytelling, Directing, and Camera
Students will kick off the day by learning the essentials of storytelling. Through interactive exercises, they will brainstorm and craft their very own scripts, developing the narrative and characters that will shape their short film.
They'll discover the role of the director in visual storytelling, blocking scenes, and communicating their vision to actors and crew members. Through hands-on practice, they’ll experience what it means to manage a set and bring the story to life. Students will also be introduced to the world of cinematography, learning the basics of camera operation, framing, and
shot composition.
They'll explore how different camera angles and movements can
enhance the emotional impact of a scene. They will finish this session with their very own short film ideas to begin filming!
Key Skills: Story structure, creating characters, writing dialogue, building conflict and resolution.
• Key Skills: Directing techniques, scene composition, communication, leadership, working with actors.
Program 2-
Lights, Camera, Action! Filming the Scenes
Now it’s time to bring it all together! Students will break into teams to film the scenes they’ve written, with each student having the opportunity to experience different roles on set—whether as a director, actor, camera operator, or part of the production crew.
They’ll put their newly learned skills to the test as they bring their scripts to life.
• Key Skills: Collaborative filmmaking, teamwork, practical application of directing, acting, and cinematography.
Program 3-
Post-Production & Editing
The final phase of the day is all about post-production. Students will learn how to edit their footage, incorporating transitions, music, sound effects, and visual effects to enhance their film. By the end of this session, they’ll have a completed short film ready
for viewing!
• Key Skills: Video editing, adding sound and visual effects, working with transitions and timing, polishing the final product.
Program 4-
Movie Premiere & Showcase
To wrap up the day, students will showcase their completed short films in a mini-premiere, sharing their hard work and creativity with their classmates. This is a great moment for them to celebrate their accomplishments and reflect on the teamwork
and effort that went into creating their project. Lunch will be served while the films are being screened.
• Key Skills: Presentation, feedback, team reflection.
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Where is it happening?
Florida Film & STEM Academy, 270 W Plant St, Winter Garden, FL 34787-2994, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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