2019 Student Film Camps

Students learned the ins and outs of filmmaking—working with the camera, understanding lighting, and working on a live shoot with Ishma's film crew. Students were listed in the credits of the film. The end result of this camp was a finished short film that was featured at the 2019 White Light City Film Festival, November 1-3, 2019 at Midland University.

Dates: October 8, 9 11, 12 and 13, 2019 (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)

Times:
3:30pm - 5:30pm — Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
9:00am - 1:00pm — Saturday
3:00pm — Sunday

Location: The Malone Center • Lincoln, NE

Instructor: Ishma Valenti
Writer • Producer • Filmmaker

Ishma Valenti is an award winning filmmaker who focuses on making films with content pertaining to social justice issues and relationships between peoples of different demographics. He was born and raised in Lincoln, Nebraska and is fascinated with stories of his native state. Aside from directing independent films Ishma is a nonprofit coordinator and works to make an impact in his community and has even co-drafted a bill for the Nebraska State Legislature. “I’ve always wanted to have a positive impact on the world, to inspire people to do great things… everyone watches television and movies on the big screen. That’s where I can make the most impact I believe.”

Students learned the ins and outs of filmmaking—working with the camera, understanding lighting, and working on a live shoot with Ishma's film crew. Students were listed in the credits of the film. The end result of this camp was a finished short film that was featured at the 2019 White Light City Film Festival, November 1-3, 2019 at Midland University.

Date: Sunday, October 20, 2019

Times:  1:00pm - 7:00pm

Location: Keene Memorial Library, East Building • 1030 N Broad Street • Fremont, NE 68025

Instructor: Ishma Valenti
Writer • Producer • Filmmaker

Ishma Valenti is an award winning filmmaker who focuses on making films with content pertaining to social justice issues and relationships between peoples of different demographics. He was born and raised in Lincoln, Nebraska and is fascinated with stories of his native state. Aside from directing independent films Ishma is a nonprofit coordinator and works to make an impact in his community and has even co-drafted a bill for the Nebraska State Legislature. “I’ve always wanted to have a positive impact on the world, to inspire people to do great things… everyone watches television and movies on the big screen. That’s where I can make the most impact I believe.”

Sometimes the best camera is the one in your pocket!

This camp was designed for students ages 8-18.

Students worked with their own smartphones to create their own YouTube Video to upload to their own YouTube channel (if they had one) and the Digg Site's YouTube channel.

This hands-on class focused on directing and filming a subject of the student’s interest. Topics included choosing your subject, creating engaging content, filming styles, editing, uploading, dealing with trolls, and internet safety.

The class was led by high school student, Jack Kiefer, who has been making videos since 2016 and has his own YouTube channel.

Date: October 27, 2019

Location: Keene Memorial Library, East Building • 1030 N Broad Street • Fremont, NE 68025

Times: 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Instructor: Jack Kiefer
Student • Filmmaker • YouTuber

At the time of this camp, Jack was a Freshman at Fremont High School in Fremont, NE. His interest in film started in 2016 when he attended his first film camp. He has written and directed films for his YouTube channel and school projects.

Jack is The Digg Site's student liaison. He was an extra in the movie The 12 Days of Giving and was a set assistant for the series Maple Lane (still in production.) Jack is also an artist and auto enthusiast and frequently uses his passion for cars to fuel his inspiration for many of his drawings. In his spare time, he likes to run, draw, hang out with his friends, and travel with his family.