The Polk County Film Initiative (PCFI) has developed a pilot program to mentor budding filmmakers ages 7-18. This program is open to students in the Polk-Landrum area who have an interest in filmmaking.

Called the “Next Generation Filmmakers Project,” it kicked off on January 12 at the PCFI office with an orientation for the intensive 12-week program. The program sessions begin Saturday, Feb. 7 at PCFI.

The Next Generation Filmmakers Project will offer a creative environment for students to collaborate with their peers on the art of filmmaking and behind the scenes production. This pilot program will go step-by-step in the film building process, giving these young filmmakers an object to produce their own short film project with guidance and mentoring from industry professionals. The program will be developed from concept to edit and the final film project will be screened at a local Tryon Theatre with a Red Carpet theme.

There is a fee for the course. Students who did not attend the orientation can register on Feb. 7 at the PCFI office. For more information, contact Scarlette Tapp at 864-680-1770.

Polk County Film Initiative was formed in early 2014 with a mission to bring film production entities to Polk County. Working with AdvantageWest and other community partners, the goal is to create a “camera ready” environment in Polk County and celebrate the art of film.

 

Tentative Session Schedule:

Session 1: Screenwriting
Saturday, Feb. 7, 2-4 p.m.
Session 2: Directing
Saturday, Feb. 21, 2-4 p.m.
Session 3: Cinematography
Saturday, March 7, 2-4 p.m.
Session 4: Acting and casting
Saturday, March 21, 2-4 p.m.
Session 5: Music and composing
Saturday, April 11, 2-4 p.m.
Session 6: Post-production, editing and project wrap-up
Saturday, April 25, 2-5 p.m.

 

Submitted by Scarlette Tapp