NEW!! The Process of Making Movie Magic! Ages 10-17
| Dates: | February 9 - March 23, 2026 |
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| Meets: | M from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM |
| Location: | Kenmore Junior Senior High rm 124 |
| Cost: | $300.00 |
There are still openings remaining at this time.
Lights, Camera, Action! Unleash Your Child's Inner Filmmaker!
Does your child dream in stories? Are they fascinated by how movies and TV shows come to life? This fall, give them the ultimate behind-the-scenes pass at our dynamic Film & TV Workshop!
This isn't just about watching movies; it's about understanding how they're made and what makes them powerful. This workshop offers an in-depth exploration of the fascinating world of film and television production. Through dynamic presentations and engaging discussions, students will gain a clear, fundamental understanding of the filmmaking journey.
Students will gain a fundamental understanding of everything that happens on a professional set, from the very first spark of an idea to the final cut. They'll dive headfirst into the captivating world of filmmaking, uncovering the four crucial stages of movie-making: development, pre-production, production, and post-production. Along this journey, they'll learn about the essential roles on a film set and explore intricate processes and exciting areas like lighting, cameras and composition, stop-motion, visual effects, and sound design.
Give your child the gift of discovery. Enroll today and unleash their creative potential!
Does your child dream in stories? Are they fascinated by how movies and TV shows come to life? This fall, give them the ultimate behind-the-scenes pass at our dynamic Film & TV Workshop!
This isn't just about watching movies; it's about understanding how they're made and what makes them powerful. This workshop offers an in-depth exploration of the fascinating world of film and television production. Through dynamic presentations and engaging discussions, students will gain a clear, fundamental understanding of the filmmaking journey.
Students will gain a fundamental understanding of everything that happens on a professional set, from the very first spark of an idea to the final cut. They'll dive headfirst into the captivating world of filmmaking, uncovering the four crucial stages of movie-making: development, pre-production, production, and post-production. Along this journey, they'll learn about the essential roles on a film set and explore intricate processes and exciting areas like lighting, cameras and composition, stop-motion, visual effects, and sound design.
Give your child the gift of discovery. Enroll today and unleash their creative potential!
| Fee: | $300.00 |
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Kenmore Junior Senior High rm 124
Eli Jarra
Eli Jarra is a Visual Effects Supervisor, Cinematographer, and Educator withover 30 years of experience in the entertainment industry.
Originally from Detroit, Michigan, Eli graduated from Specs Howard School of
Broadcast Arts with a degree in Broadcasting. Over the span of his VFX career,
Eli has contributed to over 150 projects, including feature films –
Avengers: Infinity War & Endgame, Guardians of the Galaxy 2, Thor: Ragnarok,
Captain America: Civil War, Oblivion, Black Panther,
Television series – FBI, Chicago Fire, Veep, True Detective, Big Little Lies,
Survivor, Mad Men, Mozart in the Jungle, Grey’s Anatomy, Eastwick, Smallville.
His contributions to Smallville earned him multiple VES nominations and two
VES Awards for Outstanding Compositing and Best Matte Painting. One of Eli's
proudest professional moments was working with Michael Jackson on the 'This Is
It' tour.
In 2020, Eli launched a film and television workshop, sharing his extensive
industry knowledge with aspiring creatives. He is deeply committed to fostering
the next generation of filmmakers, providing them with the expertise and
guidance needed to flourish as imaginative storytellers.
Eli's career reflects a commitment to innovation and excellence, from pioneering
the ACES color format on Universal Picture’s Oblivion to embracing the evolving
landscape of storytelling, using Virtual Reality. Inspired by visionaries like James
Cameron, Roger Deakins, Michel Gondry and MC Esher, he continues to explore
new creative avenues and share his expertise with the next generation film-
makers.
Eli’s recent feature credits include:
• Jumanji 2
• Guardians of the Galaxy 2
• Captain Marvel
• Black Panther
• Thor: Ragnarok
• The Revenant
• Ant Man
• Dolphin Tale 2
• Avengers: Age of Ultron
• Captain America – Civil War
• Noah
• Avengers: Endgame
• Avengers: Infinity War
• Spider-Man: Homecoming
• Social Network
• The Internship
• Oblivion
• Ant-Man and the Wasp
• The Revenant
• The Amazing Spiderman
• The Internship
• Space Jam
Links:
IMDB:
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1283361/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram/eli_outschool
Twitter:
https://www.twitter.com/powrslave
Website:
https://cosmic.pictures
VR 360 images:
https://www.cosmic.pictures/vr
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/powrslave/
Film & Television Workshop:
https://tinyurl.com/eli-outschool
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/thinkpictures
Lightfield VR demo by Google & Paul Debevec
https://store.steampowered.com/app/771310/Welcome_to_Light_Fields/
| Date | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/09/2026 | Monday | 7 PM to 8:30 PM | Kenmore Junior Senior High rm 124 |
| 02/23/2026 | Monday | 7 PM to 8:30 PM | Kenmore Junior Senior High rm 124 |
| 03/02/2026 | Monday | 7 PM to 8:30 PM | Kenmore Junior Senior High rm 124 |
| 03/09/2026 | Monday | 7 PM to 8:30 PM | Kenmore Junior Senior High rm 124 |
| 03/16/2026 | Monday | 7 PM to 8:30 PM | Kenmore Junior Senior High rm 124 |
| 03/23/2026 | Monday | 7 PM to 8:30 PM | Kenmore Junior Senior High rm 124 |