Film-making – Charlie Chaplin & silent cinema (8-13 y.o.) AM
30.06-03.07.26
240.00 CHF
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And… Action!
Get ready to travel back in time to the era of silent cinema!
For one week, young filmmakers aged 8 to 13 will dive into the funny, poetic, and expressive world of Charlie Chaplin and slapstick silent films, where everything is told through gestures, glances, and creativity.
Over 4 mornings, participants will learn to act, mime, and film their own wordless comic scenes! From discovering silent cinema to creating a short comedy film, each day will bring a new burst of imagination: character creation, gag writing, filming, and a final screening.
Below is the schedule of the week:
Day 1 – Discovering silent and slapstick cinema
A dive into the magical world of Chaplin and the codes of silent film: iconic clips watching (Modern Times, The Kid…), mime games, exaggerated emotions, first wordless comedic improvisations, and the creation of characters and storyline. Then it’s time for imagination: children will draw random characters and funny situations to build a story full of twists together. Each child will be able to play several roles, exploring different personalities and character traits along the way.
Day 2 – Quiet on set! (Teamwork begins!)
The young actors spring into action with the first team! Setting up the shoot, assigning roles (actors, camera operator, director…), rehearsing, filming, and exploring comedic endings and visual gags: the first team creates its scenes and discovers the behind-the-scenes of a film set. Viewing of the raw footage and sharing feedback on comic effects and acting performance.
Day 3 – Lights, camera, action! (Day 2 of filming)
Now it’s Team 2’s turn to film their part of the project. Viewing of the raw footage and sharing feedback on comic effects and acting performance.
Day 4 – From silent to talking cinema & final screening
Children explore the birth of talking pictures through theater and dialogue games, then… it’s time for the final screening of their films! The week ends with laughter, applause, and pride as everyone celebrates their creative work.
Blending body expression, humor, mime, and teamwork, this camp lets kids experience all the magic of the 7th art in the time of Charlot!
This camp is led by Léo Galtier, a professional cameraman and audiovisual technician, passionate about teaching film and leading video workshops. Having been a huge hit in February, this camp is making a big comeback this summer!
Practical information
8:30am-8:55am: welcome / registration at IIL
9:00am-10:30am: 1st part of morning camps
10:30am-11:00am: snack and break. A morning snack is provided by IIL Camps to all children prior to playtime
11:00am-12:30pm: 2nd and final part of morning camps
12:30pm: end of morning camps
Children attending morning camps only will NOT be able to have lunch on site. Parents are kindly asked to pick them up at 12:30pm at the IIL entrance gate.
Please note that from now on, any delay in collecting your children will result in a charge of CHF 10 per child for every quarter of an hour or part thereof. Thank you for your understanding.
Should you wish to allow your child to go home alone, please ensure that you send us your written consent by email to iil-camps@iil.ch before the start of the camps; otherwise, we will not be able to allow them to leave IIL.
LUNCH OPTIONS
If you would like your child to stay with us for the full day, you may enroll them in an afternoon (PM) camp. Only in this case will they be able to have lunch on site (12:30pm-02:00pm). When registering for this morning camp, you can choose between:
- Signing them up for the canteen (additional fee of CHF 84 per week)
- Providing a packed lunch every day for them to eat at IIL (supervision and activities included, no additional fee)
- Picking them up at 12:30pm and bringing them back at 1:45pm (no additional fee)
| Sessions | |
|---|---|
| Seasons | |
| Ages | 8 years old, 9 years old, 10 years old, 11 years old, 12 years old, 13 years old |
| Weeks | 30th June to 3rd July 2026 |
Child's Registration form
By registering your children for the camps, you acknowledge and fully accept our general terms and conditions, and confirm that they have all the required insurance covers (health, accident and third party liability).
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Detailed information on each camp will be sent by email. Please note that a minimum number of children is required for the camp to take place. If this number is not reached, we reserve the right to cancel the camp, and to offer an alternative or a refund.
