HORROR ACTING and FILMMAKING CAMP
Horror Theory – Tues 31st
We will begin the day in the cinema, showing a truncated timeline of the History of Horror, from the Universal monster movies to the slasher movie in the 70s, to the found footage style popularised by the Blair Witch Project, to modern day.
We have a slideshow put together along with age appropriate videos to show horror through the ages.
After lunch we will look at the technical horror effects that can be achieved even on low budget films including lighting, sound, costume, make up etc…
Script Writing and Improv – Wed 1st
The day begins with improv and script writing before lunch. You will devise and come up with, workshop and write their script for your horror film.
After lunch you will implement the lessons learned from the previous day to finesse your film – can a piece of dialogue be substituted for a look, how will you create a horrific atmosphere correct for their piece with lighting (Nosferatu) and music (Jaws), how can you successfully incorporate a jumpscare etc…
Shooting the Short Film – Thurs 2nd
Shooting your film from 10-3
Editing Your Short Film Fri 3rd
The morning will be spent going through the basics of how to edit a film using the footage shot the day before. You will spend the first hour going back to basics – how to edit on proper software AND how to edit on capcut – the editing software mostly used on phones for tiktok etc…
After lunch you will watch the final result of your film and finish the day with some horror shorts from the likes of Tim Burton, Guillermo Del Toro, The Universal Horror universe etc…
This a fun and education opportunity to explore all the tricks and treats that go into Horror Filmmaking!
Child protection is given a high priority in Bow Street, by the Director, Tutors and Staff.
We want to ensure that all the young actors practice and perform in a safe, caring and secure environment. We organise that all our teachers are vetted by the National Vetting Bureau (NVB) before being allowed to interact with any students. You can download our Child Safeguarding Statement HERE.
