Superstar: Songs in the Key of You

4 Sunday sessions: July 6, 13, 20, 27 (2008)

12-2pm

Taught by Chris Deaner

For ages 6-8

Forget idols and INXS. You can be your own superstar. "How can I be a superstar?" you ask. Clearly, you must (super)star in your own video, featuring your own group, and your own music. In four short sessions, we'll write an original song, then direct and star in an original music video.

PLEASE NOTE: Enrollment for this workshop will be determined by LOTTERY. Please submit the information below by or on May 31st to be considered for this class. The lottery will be conducted on June 1st, and parents will be notified by email on June 2nd.

Me, The People

4 Monday sessions: July 14, 21, 28, August 4 (2008)

6-7:30pm

Taught by Nick Clark

For ages 9-12

This November, America will be choosing its next president, and it's hard to go anywhere without hearing about someone who wants the job. So let's take a moment to look at the one candidate everyone should be talking about: YOU!

Think you could balance the budget? Are taxes too high? Want to make homework illegal and give everyone free ice-cream sandwiches for life? Here's your chance to let your voice be heard! We'll be learning more about the job, and who we think did it the best (how did George Washington get on that dollar bill anyway?).

Then, each student will have the chance to craft their own Presidential Address about the issues that matter to them. These world class oratorios will be read aloud and filmed for our official campaign video, 826 in '08.

826NYC Filmmaking Collaborative

Tuesdays and Thursdays: July 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31 (2008)

1-4pm

Taught by 826NYC

For ages 15-18

This summer, 826NYC will work with a select group of students to write, shoot, and edit an original film in four weeks. Sign up today for your chance to learn the ins and outs of filmmaking. At the end of the summer, you'll take home copies of an original film, which we'll screen for family and friends!

This workshop is free. Students are expected to attend all 8 sessions of this workshop. Filming may take place on additional dates and/or in separate locations.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to increased demand for this program, enrollment for this workshop will be determined by LOTTERY. Please submit the information below by or on April 30th to be considered for this class. The lottery will be conducted on May 1st, and parents will be notified by email on May 2nd.

Summer Filmmakers

Tuesdays and Thursdays: July 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31 (2008)

1-4pm

Taught by 826NYC

For ages 10-14

Forget Hollywood. The summer of 2008 belongs to Brooklyn. Four weeks is all it takes to write, shoot, and edit an original film. Fun? Oh yeah. Cost? Free. Catch? None. This summer, bring cinema to 826NYC.

Students are expected to attend all 8 sessions of this workshop. Filming may take place on additional dates and/or in separate locations.