Want to walk away from your summer having done something SERIOUSLY cool, like made a music video for Toronto indie rockers Hooded Fang, made your own film, or channel SNL? Then you need to know about Summer Camps at the TIFF Bell Lightbox. A series of amazing opportunities for film lovers, if you’ve ever dreamed of working behind or in front of the camera, these camps are for you.

Film Fun 101: Two weeks to create live action, documentary, and animation projects.

You Ain’t Scene Nothin’ Yet: Write, pitch, plan, and produce a short film as a group, with help from professional actors, cinematographers, directors and more! Your films will premiere at TIFF Bell Lightbox for friends and family. 

Animation + Awesome: Explore various styles of animation. 

Music Video Mayhem: Create an actual music video for independent Toronto musicians. We think last year’s is pretty cool.

Puppets + Film: MUPPETS! Be like Jason Segel and create and man your own puppets. 

Live From Toronto…It’s Friday Night!: Kristen Wiig Wannabes, this one’s for you! Learn everything it takes to put on a comedy show. 

Eye For Design: Collaborate with the comedy kids and create props, sets and costumes.

Video Game Design: A series of hand’s-on workshops will teach you how to make your own games and avatars.

FLIT: Film Leaders in Training: This four-week intensive course provides a unique leadership opportunity. You take what you learn through courses and workshops and use it to work with younger campers. In addition to film skills, you’ll learn resume building, job hunting techniques, marketing, event planning, and then you’ll create your own film. Your film will premiere for friends and family at TIFF Bell Lightbox. 

SO COOL, RIGHT? Sign up now!