HuckleBerry
Center for Creative Learning
Emir Kapetanovic
Emir Kapetanovic is an award-winning film director and educator with 14 years of experience in film production and education. He has created socially engaged films, plays, web series, hip-hop videos, street performances, comedy shows, and stand-up comedy shows that have received national and international acclaim. He has extensive experience leading filmmaking programs and teaching film to children, youth, and college students in both the US and Europe. When working with students, he emphasizes a hands-on approach, collaboration, and the importance of film as a platform for sharing their stories.
Story Telling Through Movie Making II
New and Returning Students are welcome!
Homework: Yes! Students will sometimes need to work on their scripts, storyboards, ideas for
props and costumes, editing, and more!
"Storytelling Through Filmmaking" is a program designed to introduce students to the captivating
world of film making. Through a series of hands-on workshops, collaborative projects, and
practical exercises, participants will learn the fundamentals of storytelling, cinematography,
directing, editing, and more, culminating in the production of their short films. Films will be
screened at our Film Fest at the end-of-year Exhibition Night!
Note: Please be aware that sometimes students will create a story that requires a costume or a prop that is not included in the class.
Fall: "Music Video”: In this session, students will select a favorite song and create a visual story
inspired by its lyrics, mood, or message. By turning music into a narrative or emotional journey on screen, students will explore key storytelling elements such as plot, character, setting, and theme, all through the medium of film.
Winter: “Commercial With a Cause” In this session, students will create their own short
commercial-style video that raises awareness about an issue of public interest. Instead of
promoting a product, the session will challenge students to use persuasive storytelling, visuals,
and messaging to highlight a cause they care about and inspire action or awareness.
Spring: “You Need to See This!” Once we’ve made our previous two films, it’s time to tell a story
that matters! We’ll use our Spring session to bring together all of the skills students have already learned to tell a story that matters to them, their community, and the world they live in, by creating a 3-5 minute film. This unit will be focused on directing and acting through guided film shoots where participants will work in small groups to bring their scripts to life. After they’ve done with filming, students will learn how to edit and present their films at our Film Festival.