Location: Cornell Studio (Upper Level) (220 W Market) | 220 West Market Street, Charlottesville, VA, 22902

Description:

Calling all class clowns! This workshop starts with a crash course on the different genres and eras of comedy on screen, from silent-film falls to screwball comedy, satire, absurdism, parody, mockumentary, dark comedy, and beyond. Whether your idea of funny is Buster Keaton, Will Ferrell, or Monty Python, you’ll learn cinematic techniques to make audiences roll in the aisles!

In addition to learning the steps of filmmaking, Comedy Filmmaking students will learn about improv, joke writing, comic timing, and how to use the camera to sell a bit. Each small group will create a short comedic masterpiece over the course of the week!

Returning filmmakers will get additional, advanced instruction.

This workshop counts as one Core Filmmaking credit towards the Light House Achievement Award. Visit lighthousestudio.org/achievement-award for more information.

Tuition assistance is available for all Light House workshops. To apply, fill out the Tuition Assistance application and wait for a response from our staff with further instructions.

Watch the 2025 High School film "The Production," runner up for the Audience Award at the Virginia Film Festival Light House Showcase!

Price: $448.00 Taxes waived

Required age: 14 - 21 years old on the day of the activity

Tags: High School Summer Film Academy

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