Filmmaking For Kids

Instructors: Sancha Tatlock
SPARC Area: Arts

Writing the Story Only You Can Tell

What if your child could learn how to shape their ideas, emotions, and imagination into a visual story that truly moves people?

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, students will 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 Child's Ideas

Learning to create compelling visual stories isn’t just fun, it’s one of the most powerful ways your child can use to get their unique genius into the world! 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.

What Makes This Class Special?

Learn the foundations of screenwriting: acts, arcs, and scenes

Practice dialogue writing and story pacing

Strengthen focus, imagination, and voice through weekly writing

Create meaningful characters and compelling plots

Develop their own original screenplay from start to finish

Receive guidance from a professional screenwriter and award-winning teacher

Weekly Journey

Learn how to use film as a powerful medium for getting your ideas out into the world!
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
January 15, 2026 | 9:00am pacific time

What is a Short Film, and why can it be so powerful?

Explore storytelling through short films. Students will begin coming up with ideas for their short film and the story and characters behind it.
January 22, 2026 | 9:00am pacific time

What Is Your Story?

Before we begin filming, we need to figure out what you're going to film. What special story do you want to tell? 
January 29, 2026 | 9:00am pacific time

How to Capture a Scene

We'll get into the fundamentals of capturing a scene, looking into the fundamentals of composition, lighting, and sound.
February 5, 2026 | 9:00am pacific time

Editing

Capturing shots for your scenes is only half of the equation. Editing will help you create smooth, compelling scenes. We'll learn the basics of how to cut, where to cut, and how to add transitions and various effects. 
February 12, 2026 | 9:00am pacific time

Performance

Assuming we're acting in our film, or we're using friends, family or other students to act with us, how do we make sure the performances make our story pop? We'll get into some basics of acting and working with talent to bring out their best.
February 19, 2026 | 9:00am pacific time

Sound Design

Soundtracks can make or break a film. We'll learn the fundaments of adding soundtracks to create the emotional impact we're looking for in our scenes.
February 26, 2026 | 9:00am pacific time

Adding Spit and Polish

By now you'll have captured all of your scenes. We will spend this week refining your masterpiece, providing time to work and plenty of individual attention.
March 5, 2026 | 9:00am pacific time

Class Showcase!

This is the moment we've been working towards! We'll invite friends, family and community to attend our film showcase. For many of our students, I believe this will be the start of something big!
Topics may evolve as we continue refining the course to best support student experience and flow.

Is This Class Right for Your Kid?

This class is perfect for kids who love stories, videos, and creating things.

Whether they’ve never filmed before or already make little videos at home, this course gives them simple skills, clear guidance, and a fun outlet to bring their ideas to life.

Enroll Now and Bring Your Child’s Story to the Screen

Enrollment includes:
✓ Weekly live sessions (1 hour 40 minutes)
✓ Step-by-step guidance through filming and editing
✓ Simple tools kids can use on any device
✓ Supportive feedback and creative encouragement
✓ Access to class recordings
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Our Heartfelt Guarantee

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We want kids to feel capable of handling the volatile conditions of life. We want them confident in their ability to access their inner power. If your kid attends the classes, does the exercises, and you don’t witness them feeling more empowered, let us know and we will promptly provide you a full refund.

What makes us different

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the course be recorded?

Yes! All sessions are recorded with captions and will be available within 48 hours after the live class.

What age is this course best for?

This course is designed for ages 10 and up, but the ideas we explore are meaningful at any age. Younger children may enjoy joining with a parent, and teens and adults often find the content just as fascinating.

What’s the time commitment?

Plan for 1 hour of live class each week, plus 10–30 minutes a day for light reflection, journaling, or hands-on exploration.

What materials will we need?

You’ll just need access to Zoom, a printer (for optional journal pages), and a notebook or binder to collect reflections and drawings. We’ll send everything else digitally.
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