From One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest:

Students in grades 3 to 5 will learn the basics of how to make a film from professional filmmakers. Instruction will cover story, framing, lighting, audio, editing, and production. Entering the One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest is encouraged but not compulsory.

Registration: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/rfparks/activity/search/detail/19460?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

BRING AN IPAD OR TABLET! Nut-free snacks and water are provided. Cost is $45 for River Forest residents and $50 for non-residents. Location is River Forest Depot, 401 Thatcher Ave., River Forest, IL. This is a collaboration with the River Forest Park District.

From One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest:

Students in grades 6 to 8 will learn the basics of how to make a film from professional filmmakers. Instruction will cover story, framing, lighting, audio, editing, and production. Entering the One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest is encouraged but not compulsory.

Registration: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/rfparks/activity/search/detail/19461?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

BRING AN IPAD OR TABLET! Nut-free snacks and water are provided. Cost is $45 for River Forest residents and $50 for non-residents. Location is River Forest Depot, 401 Thatcher Ave., River Forest, IL. This is a collaboration with the River Forest Park District.

Students in grades 3 to 5 will learn the basics of how to make a film from professional filmmaker Adam Joel of Aggressively Compassionate. Instruction will cover story, framing, lighting, audio, editing, and production. Entering the One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest is encouraged but not compulsory.

BRING AN IPAD OR TABLET. Nut-free snacks and water are provided.

Cost is $40 for River Forest residents and $45 for non-residents.

Register here: https://apm.activecommunities.com/rfparks/Activity_Search?txtActivitySearch=film&applyFiltersDefaultValue=true&cat=Activities

Students in grades 6 to 8 will learn the basics of how to make a film from professional filmmaker Adam Joel of Aggressively Compassionate. Instruction will cover story, framing, lighting, audio, editing, and production. Entering the One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest is encouraged but not compulsory.

BRING AN IPAD OR TABLET. Nut-free snacks and water are provided.

Cost is $40 for River Forest residents and $45 for non-residents.

Register here: https://apm.activecommunities.com/rfparks/Activity_Search?txtActivitySearch=film&applyFiltersDefaultValue=true&cat=Activities

Description: Learn how to make a movie from professional filmmakers who will guide you through the Young Filmmakers Online Academy series. Only a cell phone or tablet is needed. This series of 3 classes spread out over 3 weeks allows time in between to create your film. The first class covers pre-production: story, script, genre, tone, interviews. The second class focuses on production: directing, camera, lighting, and sound. And the third class reviews post-production: editing, special effects, credits, and digital citizenship. In the end, you just might have a film to enter into the One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest (optional).
Dates: November 29, December 6, and December 13
Times: 4 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Ages: Grades 3 to 5
Fee: $30 for River Forest residents and $35 for non-River Forest residents
Instructor: Adam Joel, professional filmmaker from Aggressively Compassionate (https://www.aggressivelycompassionate.com/).
Min/Max: Based on guidelines Minimum 5 and maximum 15

Description: Learn how to make a movie from professional filmmakers who will guide you through the Young Filmmakers Online Academy series. Only a cell phone or tablet is needed. This series of 3 classes spread out over 3 weeks allows time in between to create your film. The first class covers pre-production: story, script, genre, tone, interviews. The second class focuses on production: directing, camera, lighting, and sound. And the third class reviews post-production: editing, special effects, credits, and digital citizenship. In the end, you just might have a film to enter into the One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest (optional).
Dates: November 29, December 6, and December 13
Times: 2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Ages: Grades 6 to 8
Fee: $30 for River Forest residents and $35 for non-River Forest residents
Instructor: Jonathan Moeller, professional filmmaker and high school film teacher (https://www.jonathanmoellermedia.com/).
Min/Max: Based on guidelines Minimum 5 and maximum 15
Registration: Link will be available soon.

Description: Learn how to make a movie from professional filmmakers who will guide you through the Young Filmmakers Online Academy series. Only a cell phone or tablet is needed. This series of 3 classes spread out over 3 weeks allows time in between to create your film. The first class covers pre-production: story, script, genre, tone, interviews. The second class focuses on production: directing, camera, lighting, and sound. And the third class reviews post-production: editing, special effects, credits, and digital citizenship. In the end, you just might have a film to enter into the One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest (optional).
Dates: November 29, December 6, and December 13
Times: 4 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Ages: Grades 3 to 5
Fee: $30 for River Forest residents and $35 for non-River Forest residents
Instructor: Adam Joel, professional filmmaker from Aggressively Compassionate (https://www.aggressivelycompassionate.com/).
Min/Max: Based on guidelines Minimum 5 and maximum 15

Description: Learn how to make a movie from professional filmmakers who will guide you through the Young Filmmakers Online Academy series. Only a cell phone or tablet is needed. This series of 3 classes spread out over 3 weeks allows time in between to create your film. The first class covers pre-production: story, script, genre, tone, interviews. The second class focuses on production: directing, camera, lighting, and sound. And the third class reviews post-production: editing, special effects, credits, and digital citizenship. In the end, you just might have a film to enter into the One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest (optional).
Dates: November 29, December 6, and December 13
Times: 2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Ages: Grades 6 to 8
Fee: $30 for River Forest residents and $35 for non-River Forest residents
Instructor: Jonathan Moeller, professional filmmaker and high school film teacher (https://www.jonathanmoellermedia.com/).
Min/Max: Based on guidelines Minimum 5 and maximum 15
Registration: Link will be available soon.

Description: Learn how to make a movie from professional filmmakers who will guide you through the Young Filmmakers Online Academy series. Only a cell phone or tablet is needed. This series of 3 classes spread out over 3 weeks allows time in between to create your film. The first class covers pre-production: story, script, genre, tone, interviews. The second class focuses on production: directing, camera, lighting, and sound. And the third class reviews post-production: editing, special effects, credits, and digital citizenship. In the end, you just might have a film to enter into the One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest (optional).
Dates: November 29, December 6, and December 13
Times: 4 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Ages: Grades 3 to 5
Fee: $30 for River Forest residents and $35 for non-River Forest residents
Instructor: Adam Joel, professional filmmaker from Aggressively Compassionate (https://www.aggressivelycompassionate.com/).
Min/Max: Based on guidelines Minimum 5 and maximum 15

Description: Learn how to make a movie from professional filmmakers who will guide you through the Young Filmmakers Online Academy series. Only a cell phone or tablet is needed. This series of 3 classes spread out over 3 weeks allows time in between to create your film. The first class covers pre-production: story, script, genre, tone, interviews. The second class focuses on production: directing, camera, lighting, and sound. And the third class reviews post-production: editing, special effects, credits, and digital citizenship. In the end, you just might have a film to enter into the One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest (optional).
Dates: November 29, December 6, and December 13
Times: 2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Ages: Grades 6 to 8
Fee: $30 for River Forest residents and $35 for non-River Forest residents
Instructor: Jonathan Moeller, professional filmmaker and high school film teacher (https://www.jonathanmoellermedia.com/).
Min/Max: Based on guidelines Minimum 5 and maximum 15
Registration: Link will be available soon.

Last day to enter the One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest. More details here: https://www.oneearthfilmfest.org/contest-details

Live Action Film Workshops
Topics covered will be story, framing, audio, lighting, editing and production. Film writer, director, editor, and teacher Jonathan Moeller will teach our Live Action Workshops this year. Check out his website here, or read our recent interview with him HERE.

for Grades 6 to 8, 1 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1
(code #2229.2091 with rfparks.com) REGISTER HERE

for Grades 3 to 5, 1 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8
(code #2229.2092 with rfparks.com) REGISTER HERE

Location
The Depot, 401 Thatcher Ave., in River Forest,
in collaboration with the River Forest Park District.

Workshop Cost
$30 for residents and $35 for non-residents.

Water and nut-free snack provided.
Important: Bring an ipad or tablet, if possible.

Live Action Film Workshops
Topics covered will be story, framing, audio, lighting, editing and production. Film writer, director, editor, and teacher Jonathan Moeller will teach our Live Action Workshops this year. Check out his website here, or read our recent interview with him HERE.

for Grades 6 to 8, 1 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1
(code #2229.2091 with rfparks.com) REGISTER HERE

for Grades 3 to 5, 1 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8
(code #2229.2092 with rfparks.com) REGISTER HERE

Location
The Depot, 401 Thatcher Ave., in River Forest,
in collaboration with the River Forest Park District.

Workshop Cost
$30 for residents and $35 for non-residents.

Water and nut-free snack provided.
Important: Bring an ipad or tablet, if possible.