In just 8 weeks...
Your kid will learn how to create films that POP!
Turn Stories into Movies!
Becoming a filmmaker used to take years of training and millions of dollars—now all you need is a smartphone and a little creativity! With the incredible cameras on phones today and easy-to-use editing tools, anyone can create films. The only thing missing? Knowing a few tricks of the trade!
Kids are natural visual storytellers. In this course, they’ll learn how to turn their fun and creative stories into films that truly pop! AND – we’ll make it fun and easy through our master instructors guiding them every step of the way.
Showcasing Your Kid's Ideas
Learning to create compelling visual stories isn’t just fun—it’s one of the most powerful ways your child can make an impact! Whether raising awareness for a cause, funding a new entrepreneurial idea, or honoring someone special, telling their story through film multiplies its reach and effectiveness.
At the end of the course, your child will get to showcase their creative masterpiece at our Coherence Film Showcase, where friends and family are invited to celebrate their filmmaking journey!
This program is ideal for children who are:
Kids who love to entertain
Video game world-builders and narrative designers
Creative visionaries eager to realize their visions
Gifted storytellers or endless imaginative tale-spinners
This Dynamic Curriculum
Works Whether:
- Your child is new to creating videos, or is already a budding filmmaker
- They struggle with maintaining focus or completing long-form stories
- Previous classroom experiences left them underwhelmed
- Your child is an introvert or an extrovert
Course Curriculum
Week 1
Basics of the Video Medium
Let’s make sure you’re all set with everything you need in-terms of equipment and tools.
During the class kids will learn what makes the visual media of video unique from all other art forms and
Week 3
Writing Your First Script
You’ll learn the key elements for creating a very short script (30sec-1 min) that will lead to a short film that your audience will love.
The bulk of class time will be devoted to writing your first script. Don’t worry! We’ll make it fun and easy, and you’ll get plenty of help if you need it.
Week 4
Sound, Music and Dialogue
Week 5
Production Design & Editing
Learn about how simple production elements and props can add so much style, intrigue and mood to a story. You’ll learn how to use AI to storyboard your ideas. And when characters have a great backdrop, they’ll want to interact with their environments. Discover how simple blocking (movement of characters in a frame and interaction with props, creates dramatic tension and engagement).
In the second part of class you’ll learn how video comes together in the editing room. The language of editing is really understanding how meaning is conveyed through time. We’ll be demonstrating simple techniques for transitions that create different kinds of meaning.
Week 6
Lights, Camera, ACTION!
Week 7
Post Production
Bring your footage and this week you’ll learn by doing. Either bring an edit of your footage to show for feedback or refinement, or bring your footage and get technical support on how to cut your piece together.
Week 8
The Big Showcase!
Put on your fanciest clothes as we unveil your masterpiece to our big audience of friends and family! We’ll be presenting special awards for Best Film, Best Editing, Best Acting, Best Special Effects, and much more!
This final class is just the beginning, as you’ve begun the journey towards creating many visual masterpieces throughout your life.
Meet Your Guide
Bella Shing
After attending the prestigious NYU Tisch School of the Arts MFA Film program, Bella has honed her skills to become an award-winning commercials director and writer with a passion for inspiring creativity in young minds.
Driven by a desire to empower young people, Bella secured a grant from PBS to guide Oakland teens in creating a compelling documentary on “What Makes a Teacher Worth Listening To.” She has also dedicated her time to teaching Video Production to children as young as eight, helping them discover their creative spark and learn the power of visual storytelling.
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How to Enroll
Basic + Genius + ALL OUR CLASSES for Kids (both Live and recorded from past seasons)
The kinds of courses you wished you had as a kid
While enrolled you have access to:
All of our Live 8 week courses & previously recorded courses. Some upcoming courses include:
- Winter Apothecary
- Empathy for Families
- Compassionate Communication
- Remote Viewing
- Filmmaking
- Cooking with Kelly
- Money Mastery
- Universal Science & Math
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$247/month* LIMITED TIME OFFER ends Jan 13, 2025
ALA CART
$399 single payment (or payment plan of $100/month for 4 months)
Filmmaking for Kids
8 week course on Mondays starting January 15, 2025
9-11 am or 4-6 pm PST (GMT-8)
BONUSES
3 months of basic membership ($147 value) for Parents to support them to having the best year yet.
3 months of Genius Zone Project room ($297 value)