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Learn it. Film it. Premiere it.

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Start their filmmaking journey with 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 short film! Our 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! Following our 2026 program, everyone is invited to the red carpet premiere of our young filmmakers’ short films. Witness the talents of these creators-in-training 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, 9AM-3PM (Spring) 10AM-4PM (Summer)

Where: DeLand, FL

Cost: $445/Session (Early Bird Discounted Pricing -
Regular Price of $495 starting January 1, 2026)

Next Registration Deadline: February 16, 2026 (Spring)

Scholarships available - see below for details

Camp Program

  • Monday-Wednesday: Workshops & Activities

  • Wednesday-Friday: Short Film Production

  • Friday: End-of-Camp Pizza Party!

  • TBD 2026: Red Carpet Premiere (2 complimentary tickets included with registration)

  • TBD 2026: Short Film YouTube Release

Spring Session: March 16-20, 2026
Grade Level: 3rd - 8th

Summer Session A: June 8-12, 2026
Grade Level: Rising 3rd - Rising 7th

Summer Session B: June 22-26, 2026
Grade Level: Rising 8th - Rising 12th

Summer Session C: July 13-17, 2026
Grade Level: Rising 3rd - Rising 7th

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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 a digital application. Please note that applying does not guarantee the awarding of a scholarship.

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Special Thanks:
Katherine Russell
Sean & Brenda Beery
Keith Thomas
Marie Davino
Michelle Swickard
Ric Figueroa

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 experience they would not otherwise have access to. Make a child's week and support the arts, with one donation of $445 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