FILMMAKING CAMP.
Join us this summer for an unforgettable cinematic adventure tailored for autistic youth at our inclusive Filmmaking Camps. Budding filmmakers will immerse themselves in the art of storytelling, scriptwriting, and hands-on filmmaking techniques.
WHAT HAPPENS AT CAMP?
Our filmmaking camps are 2-3 weeks long, so we’ll do our best to cover all the steps of making a film, even in such a short timeframe. We pack as much as we can into your camp experience, leaving you with a full experience of making a film.
BRAINSTORMING
Brainstorm with your crew and pick the perfect plot. Action, drama, comedy – or a mix!
SCRIPT WRITING
Write a script that's 5-7 minutes of creativity and excitement.
STORYBOARDING
Learn the secrets of making killer shotlists and storyboards. Planning your shoot is super important!
VIRTUAL PRODUCTION
Dive into the world of virtual production setups and create the locations of your dreams. Movie-making meets futuristic tech!
ACTING
Jump in front of the camera or call the shots behind it. You're the boss of your movie-making destiny!
EDITING
Master the basics of editing and post-production.
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT
Design your own character and whip up costumes and props from scratch that'll steal the spotlight.
ANIMATION
Create a 2-3 minute animated short! Learn what goes into an animated production.
CAMERA
Get your hands on professional cameras to learn the basics of cinematography.
GET YOUR VERY OWN RED CARPET PREMIERE!
Every summer camp participant will get 1 free ticket to an exclusive screening at the beautiful Rialto Theatre located in the Mile End, Montreal. Roughly around 300 people attend this event annually and will be there to watch your film premiere!
STATE OF THE
ART PRODUCTION STUDIO!
Our Production Studio aka Spectrum Studios is equipped with industry standard equipment and softwares for filmmaking and animation. From high end computers equipped with the latest softwares like Adobe, Davinci, Unreal Engine, Krita, and Ableton to a fully functional virtual production workflow with cyclorama greenscreen, we have everything you need and more to fulfill your film ideas.
WARM AND PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT TEAM.
Our summer camp team is made up of filmmakers, animators and support workers that together make for the absolute best supportive learning environment. Our staff will nurture your ideas, push your creative boundaries, while making the experience a fun, exciting and fulfilling time. Everyone that joins our team goes through training in all realms of support so you can trust that you are in good hands.
We believe that artistic expression is the best way to share interests, find passion, and develop social networks in a collaborative setting.
OUR TEAM FOR FILM CAMP 2025!
WHAT WILL WE CREATE TOGETHER?
Well that’s up to you and your team.
Here’s some films made in previous camps, to give you an idea on what is possible.
WANT TO WATCH MORE?
Well you are in luck! We have 2 channels filled with films, skits, reviews and animations all created by autistic and neurodivergent filmmakers.
Subscribe to both and join our growing online community!
SPECTRUM PRODUCTIONS
Our OG channel where you will find all the films that we make in programming, like the summer camp films, weekend programming and smaller animation work. This is all about fun, nothing is too small for this channel, its for everyone.
SPECTRUM STUDIOS
Our newest channel with features our production house creations like CoLab and CoToons films and animations as well as movie reviews, editorials on amazing Autistic creators in our community and much much more.
REGISTRATION
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Scroll through the list of programs below and click the “Register” button on the program you are interested in.
Read the detailed information about each program before registering.
Click the blue register button, fill out your information and submit.
A deposit will be requested upon registration to confirm your spot. Full payment is due before the first day of programming.
If you have not attended Spectrum Productions programming before, we will invite you to an intake interview before programming starts. This friendly interview will help us get to know you, and for you to tour our Montreal studio!
If you have any questions, you can send an email to camps@productionsspectrum.com
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All participants, new and returning, must go through this registration portal for each new term; there will be no exceptions. Priority re-registration is given to those who currently attend a program. If you would like to maintain your spot, you must respect the re-enrollment deadline.
There is an intake process for all new registrations to ensure that registrants are enrolled in the program best suited for their interests and goals. If you haven’t attended programs at Spectrum Productions before, we want to get to know you in a friendly interview before approval for a program to ensure we have found the best fit for you!
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A deposit is required for each program registration to confirm your spot. Full payment is due on or before the first day of programming. If not paid by this date and no contact has been made to our team, the application will be cancelled and the spot is offered to applicants on the waiting list on a first-come, first-served basis.
We accept the following forms of payment, in order of preference:
E-transfer to info@productionsspectrum.com
Cheque (payable to Spectrum Productions, 5445, av. de Gaspé, suite 415, Montreal, QC H2T 3B2)
Cash (in person)
Online Credit or Debit Card Payment on the registration platform (Extra Fees of 3% are charged by Stripe.com)
In some cases, monthly payment plans are available; we aim to be flexible. Please contact us to arrange a payment plan at info@productionsspectrum.com
REQUIREMENTS
First and foremost, we want to see a desire to create a short film or animation from start to finish.
Second is a desire to work in a room full of others excited about creating original short films.
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CAMP 1: General Camp
AGES: 15+
DATE: June 16 to June 27, 2025
PRICE: $1,100
(Register before February 12: $1,000)Participants from every skill level can work collaboratively under the supervision of our staff, experiencing a variety of filmmaking roles from scriptwriting and storyboarding, to directing actors, using professional editing software and everything in between.
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CAMP 2: Youth Camp
AGES: 10 - 15
DATES: June 30 to July 11, 2025
PRICE: $1,100
(Register before February 12: $1,000)For our younger creators, our youth camp focuses on hands-on experience as we recreate all aspects of an actual film crew, both in front of and behind the camera, learning the basics of production while producing original shorts, animation, documentaries, music videos and live action films.
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CAMP 3: Advanced Camp
AGES: 15+
DATES: July 14 to August 1, 2025
PRICE: $1,650
(Register before February 12: $1,500)This camp is specifically designed for those who have already attended a summer Filmmaking Camp previously and/or have more advanced skills. With more high-level techniques and an extra week for productions, our advanced campers will work together to create films like no other.
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CAMP 4: General Camp
AGES: 15+
DATES: August 4 to August 15, 2025
PRICE: $1,100
(Register before February 12: $1,000)With the help of our talented staff, creators of all skill levels will dive into various aspects of filmmaking. From crafting scripts and storyboards, directing actors, and learning professional editing tools, everyone gets a hands-on experience.
FAQ
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The day is from 10:00 am - 4:00pm.
Participants arrive at 10:00 am, after settling in we will work in our group for 2 hours. There is a 1 hour Lunch that starts at 12:00. It is important to bring your own lunch. Please note Spectrum is a Peanut and Tree nut free zone. We will resume working at 1:00pm and start cleaning and packing up around 3:50pm. Depending on the day, we will go to the local park for activities after lunch.
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The first week is focused in pre production, this would include brainstorming, script writing, character and costume design, table reads, storyboarding, and creating shot list.
The second week we focus on production, this is when we start filming, acting, and/or animating.
During the last two days we will do an assembly edit to get a feel of how our movie will look on screen!
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Our camps will fill up to a max of 15 campers per camp. We have found this is the optimal capacity of our studio, one that allows for a fun and sensory friendly experience.
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No, you do not need any experience. Our only requirement is to be willing to work in a group and a desire to create movies!
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Our summer camp staff are well trained to support our participants. We have many spaces in the studio dedicated as quiet spaces as well as noise canceling headphones. Feel free to send a inquiry to info@productionsspectrum.com about accommodations.
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The only thing you need to bring is a lunch that is peanut and tree nut free. We have an abundance of state of the art equipment as well as costumes at our studio.
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The movie will go through an intensive editing process and our final films will be ready to be screened at our Annual Gala fundraiser in November! Keep an eye on your emails for upcoming news or subscribe to our newsletter to be alerted of when tickets go on sale.