LYNX CAMP- MOVIE PRODUCTION Scriptwriting and Preproduction | Filming | Editing and Postproduction
THE PROGRAM
While enrolled in the movie-making Lynx camp at CU Denver, you will create your own films, experiencing every step of film production from brainstorming and scriptwriting all the way through filming and screening. Along the way you will learn about lighting, sound, location scouting, editing, graphics, and color correction.
Over the course of two weeks, students will be working in teams to create original film projects (3-4 minutes). The films may be fiction or documentary. During the first few days of camp, the groups will develop and write the scripts. The end of the first week will involve the production of the film. The second week of camp is dedicated to editing and postproduction.
You will be working with experienced filmmakers and CU Denver film students. All equipment will be provided to you.
Get ready for a fun two weeks!
LYNX CAMP - MOVIE PRODUCTION 1 DAILY CALENDAR
Day Morning Activity Afternoon Activity
Monday, July 11 Welcome Development
Tuesday, July 12 Writing Writing
Wednesday, July 13 Preproduction Preproduction
Thursday, July 14 Shoot/preproduction Shoot
Friday, July 15 Shoot Shoot
Monday, July 18 Editing Editing
Tuesday, July 19 Rough cuts Editing
Wednesday, July 20 Fine cuts Post audio and music
Thursday, July 21 Color grading Titles and graphics
Friday, July 22 Final touches and export
FILM SCREENING LYNX Camp Banquet - July 22
NO PHONES ALLOWED IN CLASS
Emergency and Safety Information: Auraria Campus Police 303-556-5000
OR dial 911
* Filmmaking is a dangerous activity. Please be cautious while participating in all aspects of film production. A person’s safety is more important than your movie.
* The downtown Auraria Campus is an open and urban campus. Please use caution while you are here. If something feels like it’s just not right, it probably isn’t. There are emergency phones (usually red) on campus if there is an emergency.
LYNX CAMP - MOVIE PRODUCTION 2 MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS
Jessica McGaugh - Academic Director
Jessica McGaugh is an award-winning independent film director, producer, cinematographer and editor working out of Denver, Colorado. She has screened work in international film festivals and television stations including Rocky Mountain PBS, NDTV, The Indian Film Festival of Houston, Golden Door International Film Festival of Jersey City, Sun and Sand Film and Music Festival, and the Mumbai International Film Festival. Jessica received an MFA in Film from Syracuse University. She is currently an Assistant Professor in the Film & Television Program at the University of Colorado Denver. Email: [email protected]
Roma Sur - Instructor
Roma Sur is a writer and filmmaker, originally from India. She started her career as a copywriter at multi-national ad agencies, like Saatchi n Saatchi and McCann Erickson. She moved to the US in 2000. She went on to work as a Casting Producer and Segment Writer for shows on HGTV, Food Network and Discovery Channel. Her films have been screened at international film festivals and television stations like NDTV, Golden Door International Film Festival of Jersey City, Indian Film Festival of Houston, Boulder Community Film Festival and Mumbai International Film Festival. Her written works have been published in several magazines and ezines including Denver’s 5280, India’s Good Housekeeping, Film India Worldwide and LA’s Valley Scene Magazine. She is the author of the book ‘The World of Manick Sorcar: Where Art becomes Magic.' She has been teaching media writing and media theory classes since 2009 at University of Colorado, Denver. Email: [email protected]
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Luke Austin - CU Denver Student Assistant
Luke Austin was born in Aurora, Colorado in 1995. Currently attending the University of Colorado Denver, he has written and directed several short films including Overcoming Dyslexia (2015) and the web series Seven Days Straight (2017). Overcoming Dyslexia was his first documentary project, which won both Best Documentary and Best Editing in Cinefest, 2015. His other films include Checkpoint Bravo (2013), Broken Hearted Savior (2014), and Jays (2015). He currently lives in his hometown of Castle Rock, Colorado. Email: [email protected]
Josh Hill - CU Denver Student Assistant
Josh Hill is a film maker in his third year at UCD film school. He has a deep passion for film making resonating since childhood. His films revolve around absurdism, subtlety, and humor. He has a deep passion for the craft and the art of film making from the writing, pre production, production, to the post production phase. He hopes to continue his film making journey and fine tune his skills as he nears graduation and plans his upcoming projects. Email: [email protected]
CU Denver Film and TV Program The Film and Television Program offers a unique opportunity to study, learn and practice in the area of Film and Television. Unlike the typical film school our curriculum is distinctive in that we don’t merely focus on film, we likewise explore a rigorous involvement with television production. Two-thirds of the jobs within the film/television industry are generated via television platforms (network, premium cable, basic cable, and the Internet). Our students are exposed to all of these many models of production in real-world training that better prepares them for the rapidly evolving media industry. Our faculty are all working professionals who draw upon their expertise to provide valuable concepts and techniques in all their classes. Film/Television majors leave our program with a large portfolio of writing and production projects, fully prepared to begin their careers.
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