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The Bay Area Social Impact Filmmaking Conference

Logistics

February 3rd, 1-4 PM 
The Nueva Upper School, San Mateo 
Open to 4th-8th graders, parents welcome

Summary

Learn new filmmaking techniques
Brainstorm creative ideas
Get a headstart on the CEC Student Film Festival
Unleash creativity and make a difference through film
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Speaker

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Julie Gaynin
Workshops
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WORKSHOP ROTATION

Filmmaking 101

Creativity Unleashed

Amplify Your Voice

Film Techniques

The
Creative Lab

CEC Film Festival 

Learn the basics of creative filmmaking. This workshop is designed for beginners and will cover the fundamental concepts of filmmaking with a particular focus on production. Topics covered will include cinematography, writing, and editing.

Discover the power of your voice through film. This brainstorming session will help students zero in on critical social justice topics to highlight with their cameras!

Gain a deep understanding of the CEC Student Film Festival's structure, prizes, and submission process, ensuring you have all the tools you need for success. Dive into the magic of previous years' winning films as we dissect the storytelling, cinematography, and editing techniques that make them stand out.

Agenda

SCHEDULE

1PM - 1:15PM

Introduction

1:20PM - 1:50 PM

Workshop Rotation #1

Speaker

1:55PM - 2:15PM

2:20PM - 2:50PM

Workshop Rotation #2

2:55PM - 3:25PM

Workshop Rotation #3

3:30PM - 3:50PM

Games and Prizes

3:55PM - 4:00PM

Conclusion

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Meet The Speaker:

Julie Gaynin

Julie, an experienced editor and current Stanford MFA student, dedicated over a decade to crafting compelling narratives for documentaries like INSTANT LIFE and BULLY. COWARD. VICTIM. Her expertise was honed through a Sundance Institute fellowship and teaching editing workshops in New York's Chinatown. Passionate about environmental advocacy, she has bravely stood for the climate cause, even participating in annual civil disobedience with Extinction Rebellion.

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