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Learn it. Film it. Premiere it.

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Start their filmmaking journey with summer camp fun, away from the Florida sun! Over the course of five days, campers will learn the basics of video production, connect with other future filmmakers, and put their newfound skills to the test by working together to make their own comedy short film! Our summer film camps feature hands-on workshops led by industry professionals, all guided by an Emmy-winning team with over two decades of experience—hosted in comfortable, air-conditioned spaces provided by DeLand Parks & Recreation. Create your own movie magic—and premiere it for the world at Movie Magic Video Camp!

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Walk the Red Carpet

The fun doesn’t stop after camp! Each guest is invited to the red carpet premiere of their comedy short films on Thursday, August 7th at 7PM in the Wayne G. Sanborn Activity Center. Witness the talents of these young stars on the big screen, one night only! After the screening, the films will go live on the And You Films YouTube Channel, which has an audience of over 140k subscribers. Our campers are putting their passion onto the screen, and we’ll celebrate their remarkable achievements with the spotlight they deserve!

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When: Monday-Friday, 10AM-4PM

Where: DeLand, FL

Grade Level: Rising 4th-Rising 9th

Cost: $395/Session (unique curriculum each time - take one or both!)

Registration Deadline: July 4, 2025

Scholarships available - see below for details

Session A: July 7-11, 2025

    • July 7-9: Workshops & Activities

    • July 10-11: Short Film Production

    • July 11: End-of-Camp Pizza Party!

    • August 7 @7PM : Red Carpet Premiere at the Wayne G. Sanborn Activity Center (2 complimentary tickets included with registration)

    • August 2025: Short Film YouTube Release

Session B: July 14-18, 2025

    • July 14-16: Workshops & Activities

    • July 17-18: Short Film Production

    • July 18: End-of-Camp Pizza Party!

    • August 7 @7PM: Red Carpet Premiere at the Wayne G. Sanborn Activity Center (2 complimentary tickets included with registration)

    • August 2025: Short Film YouTube Release

Scholarships

Thanks to the contributions of our generous donors, we are able to offer needs-based scholarships to select individuals for participation in our program, regardless of financial difficulty. If you find yourself in need of the support of a scholarship, you are welcome to fill out and submit the application below. Please note that applying does not guarantee the awarding of a scholarship. Applications are due June 23, 2025 - acceptance notifications will be sent out June 30.

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Sponsor a Future Filmmaker

To make our program available to students from all walks of life, we are seeking individuals and businesses interested in providing scholarships to future filmmakers! Your sponsorship can cover the cost of admission for one camper, providing an unforgettable summer experience they would not otherwise have access to. Make a child's week and support the arts, with one donation of $395 that's completely tax-deductible!

Meet Your Camp Counselors

Aléa Figueroa

Aléa is an Emmy Award-winning producer, actor, and Film Festival Director. She leads creative efforts at And You Films and the Spooky Empire Film Festival, and is the founder of Reel Dreams And You - a nonprofit supporting underrepresented filmmakers through mentorship, workshops, and on-set training. Aléa also serves as Marketing Chair for DeLand’s Got Talent, and is a proud member of several local and national organizations, including SAG-AFTRA, AEA, the Krewe of Amalee, and the DeLand Breakfast Rotary.

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Allison Struck

Allison is an art director and prop fabricator. After serving as an educator in Seminole County, FL, she returned to school and received her MFA in Film Production from Full Sail University. While Allison specializes in art direction and props creation, she has also performed the roles of writer, production designer, script supervisor, gaffer, and boom operator across her 3+ years of experience in the industry. She currently functions as the Secretary of Reel Dreams And You and a member of the Spooky Empire Film Festival Screening Committee.

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Production Team

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Brendan Rogers
Director

Will Phillips
Writer

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Khalil Mckechnie
Assistant Camera Coordinator

Nathaniel Falk
Assistant Director