Year 11 film students attended a 3-day Film Camp in Bornhoffen PCYC, Natural Bridge to develop their collaboration, group work, and production skills.
Adventure-drama film Life of Pi was screened during the one hour and half buzzling bus journey from QACI to Bornhoffen. Upon arrival, we were challenged to create a short film that best utilised the natural landscape of Bornhoffen, and we were all required to include a range of film making elements;
- an invisible cut in editing, a "frame within a frame" in cinematography;
- the use of foley sound in sound design;
- the appearance of Henry in directing;
- and the line "The sky whispers a song to the Earth" in screenwriting.
The resulting films were an incredible demonstration of creative thinking and perseverance.
During the 3-day camp we also engaged in a variety of workshops ranging from lighting, using DSLR film equipment, the techniques of sound, and concepts around the film portfolio, a key piece of the film studies program.
Each night concluded with film screenings, featuring films such as a Spanish gothic supernatural horror film The Orphanage, English language, French action thriller film Leon: The Professional, and adventure fantasy film, The Fall.
A special thanks to Mr. Carozza, Mr. Rogers, Mr. Elliot, and Ms. Freeman for their efforts and dedication in making Film Camp an extraordinary experience for everyone. So much learned and so enjoyable by all.
...article written by Katrina Dang, Year 11