GetReel Film Camp

It's lights, camera, action! in Trenton this summer with a new youth film camp coming to the city. Kids and teens in the Trenton and surrounding area will get first-hand experience in the magic of movie making. Trenton native and Ryerson University Film Production student, Maddy Pilon, will be running GetReel Film Camp as part of her new Summer Company, GetReel Productions. "I wanted to be able to run a film camp for kids and teens in my hometown because when I was growing up here, there was nothing like it being offered," says the young filmmaker.
Pilon, who has worked on set for the Canadian Film Centre and a number of short films, feature films and a TV Pilot in Toronto already this summer, is taking a break to move back to Trenton to run the film camp during the last two weeks of July. Her Summer Company is backed by the Small Business Centre at Trenval Business Development Corporation which she says "has helped make this opportunity possible and I am very thankful for their support."
GetReel Film Camp is a "one week film-focused day camp filled with hands-on training, informative workshops, guest speakers and a whole lot of fun," says Pilon. Participants will learn the basics of filmmaking in a fun environment as well as writing, shooting and editing their own short film that they can take home at the end of the week. "They might even be screened on the big screen," she adds.
Pilon confirmed that a number of industry professionals will make guest presentations, including local filmmaker Joel George of Prime Focus productions and some Toronto filmmakers. Two one-week sessions will be offered with limited registration. All equipment will be provided along with snacks and drinks.