[Winter Garden] Film Day at Florida Film & STEM Academy

Time & Location

Mar 27, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Winter Garden, 1261 Winter Garden Vineland Rd suite 250, Winter Garden, FL 34787, USA

FILM MAKING! Students will learn the fundamentals of filmmaking, and explore creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. From scriptwriting to editing, each student will experience the full spectrum of what goes into making a movie, gaining skills that will serve them in any technical field.

Grades: 1st – 12th (groups will be divided by ages)

Chaperones welcome with purchase of a ticket.

Program 1-

Storytelling, Directing, and Camera

Students will kick off the day by learning the essentials of storytelling. Through interactive exercises, they will brainstorm and craft their very own scripts, developing the narrative and characters that will shape their short film. They’ll discover the role of the director in visual storytelling, blocking scenes, and communicating their vision to actors and crew members. Through hands-on practice, they’ll experience what it means to manage a set and bring the story to life. Students will also be introduced to the world of cinematography, learning the basics of camera operation, framing, and shot composition. They’ll explore how different camera angles and movements can

enhance the emotional impact of a scene. They will finish this session with their very own short film ideas to begin filming!

Key Skills: Story structure, creating characters, writing dialogue, building conflict and resolution.

• Key Skills: Directing techniques, scene composition, communication,leadership, working with actors.

Program 2-

Lights, Camera, Action! Filming the Scenes

Now it’s time to bring it all together! Students will break into teams to film the scenes

they’ve written, with each student having the opportunity to experience different roles

on set—whether as a director, actor, camera operator, or part of the production crew.

They’ll put their newly learned skills to the test as they bring their scripts to life.

• Key Skills: Collaborative filmmaking, teamwork, practical application of directing, acting, and cinematography.

Program 3-

Post-Production & Editing

The final phase of the day is all about post-production. Students will learn how to edit

their footage, incorporating transitions, music, sound effects, and visual effects to

enhance their film. By the end of this session, they’ll have a completed short film ready for viewing!

• Key Skills: Video editing, adding sound and visual effects, working with

transitions and timing, polishing the final product.

Program 4-

Movie Premiere & Showcase

To wrap up the day, students will showcase their completed short films in a mini-

premiere, sharing their hard work and creativity with their classmates. This is a great

moment for them to celebrate their accomplishments and reflect on the teamwork

and effort that went into creating their project. Lunch will be served while the films are being screened.

• Key Skills: Presentation, feedback, team reflection.

Tickets —

Cost: $ 55 or 275 Bee Bucks

$ 25 per participating chaperone or 125 Bee Bucks

Trip Includes use of the FFSA Film Gear & Access to their facilities.