Editor’s note: This press release was provided by the Picture House Regional Film Center. The Pelham Examiner publishes press releases in the form received as a service to the community.
May 2025 – Bronxville, NY – The Picture House Regional Film Center (TPH) is thrilled to announce the launch of its 2025 Summer Camps, offering a dynamic lineup of hands-on filmmaking experiences for young creatives. Camps will be held at the TPH Studio in Bronxville and are designed to engage students from kindergarten through high school in an immersive, inspiring environment.
“At The Picture House, we believe in inspiring creativity at every age. Our 2025 summer camps are designed to give young storytellers the tools to bring their ideas to life — whether they’re stepping behind the camera for the first time or deepening their passion for filmmaking. We’re thrilled to offer an engaging, hands-on experience where imagination, collaboration, and learning come together on the big screen.”
— Clayton Bushong, Executive Director, The Picture House Regional Film Center
Summer 2025 Camp Line-Up:
One-Day Camp: Green Screen and Practical Effects
June 19 | 9:00am–2:00pm | Grades K–5
In this fun one-day session, campers will blast off into space or grow 200 feet tall—no radioactive waste required! Kids will explore the magic of movie-making with model building, SFX makeup, puppetry, green screen technology, and more to bring their own sci-fi or fantasy stories to life.
Documentary Production Intensive for High Schoolers
July 21–25 | 11:00am–4:00pm
High school students will dive deep into the art of documentary filmmaking, working together to create a film that highlights a Westchester-area nonprofit organization. Campers will learn research, storyboarding, camera operation, interview techniques, point of view, and style, filming both in class and on location. Each student will receive a digital copy of their project for their portfolio and may also qualify for service credit hours.
Green Screen and Practical Effects for Middle Schoolers
August 4–8 | 9:00am–2:00pm
Middle schoolers will discover the magic of practical special effects! This camp explores model making, SFX makeup, sound design, stop-motion animation, and puppetry. Students will use arts and crafts skills alongside green screen technology to create their own sci-fi epics and thrilling adventures.
Page to Screen for Grades K–5
Session 1: August 11–15 | 9:00am–2:00pm
Session 2: August 18–22 | 9:00am–2:00pm
In these fun-filled sessions, young campers will adapt their favorite age-appropriate books into blockbuster films. Campers will take on all the key roles—acting, writing, directing, and shooting—culminating in a screening of their original creations.
Pricing:
$400 for TPH members / $500 for non-members per week-long session.
For more information or to register, visit: https://www.thepicturehouse.org/education
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About The Picture House Regional Film Center
Housed in two historic theaters from the 1920s, TPH is a thriving regional film center providing dynamic film and education programs to a diverse and multi-generational audience in Westchester County and beyond. Across 5 screens in Pelham and Bronxville, NY, audiences see the best in new, independent, and classic cinema. TPH education programs provide students of all ages with the opportunity to learn about the art, science, and business of film. A mission-driven, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, The Picture House has two locations: The Picture House Pelham is located at 175 Wolfs Lane, Pelham, New York, 10803. The Picture House Bronxville is at 84 Kraft Avenue, Bronxville, NY, 10708. Contact us at www.thepicturehouse.org, [email protected], or (914) 738-3161.
