Frequently Asked Questions
iD Film Academy - Frequently Asked Questions
Program Overview
Where is the program held?
How long is the program?
How much does the program cost?
How many students will be in the program?
What safety measures are taken for students?
Where will we stay?
Prerequisites
What are the age requirements?
What is the requirement for the iD Film Academy?
Instruction & Activities
What will I learn?
What will I take home?
What is a typical day like?
What excursions will we take?
What do we do when we are not in the labs or filming?
Next Steps
How can I register?
How can I get more information?
What other Programs do you offer?
Program Overview
Where is the program held?
We have chosen UC Berkeley to host our teen film academy because Berkeley's academic departments consistently rank among the top five in the country. This campus is an oasis that preserves much of the tranquil beauty of California's early years. UC Berkeley is also a short distance from San Francisco, where students will film on location throughout the two weeks. Back to Top
How long is the program?
The program is two weeks in length, but does not include the weekend. Weekend stays are optional for $300. Weekend activities include field trips, free time to explore the city, shopping, time at the beach and extra lab time; all fully supervised by our staff. Weekends do not include instructional time. Back to Top
How much does the program cost?
Tuition for the iD Film Academy is $2999 (USD) and includes all fees and taxes. This price includes on-campus housing (shared room), meals, instruction and activities. Optional weekend stay is an additional $300. Back to Top
How many students will be in the program?
There is limited capacity in this teen film camp and registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Back to Top
What safety measures are taken for students?
Risk Management is our number one priority—adult staff supervises ALL classes, activities, dining and boarding. Every staff member who comes into contact with students at camp is required to undergo thorough background checks. We run not only criminal background checks, but also sexual offender background checks, identification checks and multiple reference checks. The iD Film Academy has a Director AND Staff that are CPR/First Aid Certified. Back to Top
Where will we stay?
iD Film Academy students will stay right in the dorms on campus at UC Berkeley. Boys and girls will generally be housed on separate floors or opposite wings of the dormitory. The Academy will have both male and female instructors that stay in separate rooms on the same floor as the students, generally near fire exits and stairwells. If you are attending the academy with a friend and want them as a roommate, please indicate this during the registration process. Our staff will do our best accommodate all requests. Back to Top
Prerequisites
What are the age requirements?
This is a teen program. The ages are 13-17. Back to Top
What is the requirement for the iD Film Academy?
We accept all levels of filmmaking and editing experience in this program. We cater the instruction to each individual student’s needs and deliver one-on-one instruction. The curriculum can be rigorous so we highly recommend that students have a strong desire to learn about filmmaking and an interest in pursuing a career in film production. Back to Top
Instruction & Activities
What will I learn?
In this teen movie camp, you’ll learn to use Canon® GL-2 Professional grade DV cameras to shoot your very own documentary. Heading back to the labs, you will learn to use the industry standard editing tools Apple® Final Cut Pro® and Adobe® After Effects®, the music composition software SmartSound® Sonicfire® Pro. Our instructors will also teach students the fundamentals of film production: writing a treatment, researching documentary topics, conducting interviews, composition, recording sound and authoring a DVD. For more information, please click here. Back to Top
What will I take home?
You’ll leave the academy with a self-authored DVD and a professional looking media kit. Each student will gain the experience of applying to one film festival before graduating from the Academy. Back to Top
What is a typical day like?
Check out the Course Instruction page for a glimpse of an average week at the iD Film Academy. Back to Top
What excursions will we take?
Students will use San Francisco’s beautiful scenery as the backdrop for their films. We will film on location at many sites that may include the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, The Exploratorium, the Marin Headlands, Pier 39, Union Square, North Beach, Coit Tower and much more. Students will also film on location in Berkeley and the surrounding area. Back to Top
What do we do when we are not in the labs or filming?
Students will go on field trips that may include: the San Francisco Film Society, the Film Arts Foundation and The Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.
Students will also have the chance to participate in traditional camp activities such as Ultimate Frisbee or soccer, instructor workshops and movie screenings, take a trip to the campus bookstore or local coffee shop. All activities are fully supervised by iD Film Academy Staff. Back to Top
Next Steps - Sign me up!
How can I register?
You can register for the iD Film Academy online at www.internalDrive.com/register.asp or over the phone by calling 1-888-709-TECH (8324). Click Overview for dates and availability. Back to Top
How can I get more information?
You can order an iD Film Academy Catalog by clicking here.
If you have any specific questions, please feel free to email info@internalDrive.com, or phone toll free 1-888-709-TECH (8324), option 1. Please mention you are interested in the iD Film Academy. Back to Top
What other Programs do you offer?
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iD Tech Camps - America’s #1 Tech Camp, celebrating our 10th season. We offer technology summer camps for students ages 7-17 at 50 prestigious summer camps nationwide. We offer additional filmmaking courses like Digital Video Editing (ages 10-17) and Special FX Editing (ages 13-17).
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