Leicester Teens Can Produce Two Short Films at Phoenix Summer Camp

Name: Phoenix Film Camp (13 – 16)
Start: 2026-08-03T09:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-08-03T09:00:00+01:00
Location: Phoenix Cinema and Art Centre

beehiveweb.co.uk editorial team 2026-08-03 10:18 3 min read

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Young filmmakers aged 13 to 16 can take part in a free, five-day summer camp at Phoenix Cinema and Art Centre in Leicester this August. Phoenix Film Camp begins at 09:00 on Monday, 3 August 2026, at the venue on Midland Street. Places must be booked through the official event listing.

The workshop gives teenagers a hands-on introduction to filmmaking, with participants developing two short films during the week. Equipment and training will be provided by tutor Keith Allott.

When and where is Phoenix Film Camp?

Detail	Confirmed information
Start	09:00 on Monday, 3 August 2026
Duration	Five-day summer camp
Venue	Phoenix Cinema and Art Centre
Address	4 Midland Street, Leicester, LE1 1TG
Eligibility	Young people aged 13–16
Cost	Free; further information will be sent closer to the start
Entry	Advance booking is required

Although the camp is described as a five-day programme, the published listing gives only the opening date and time. It does not provide a confirmed daily timetable, final date or finishing times. Parents and participants should check the latest information from Phoenix before making arrangements for the full week.

How the filmmaking challenge works

Participants will receive a line of dialogue and a prop at the beginning of the challenge. They will then have two days to write and produce a film incorporating those elements. After completing the first project, the group will swap roles and repeat the process, producing a second short film before the camp ends.

The role changes mean attendees can experience several parts of production rather than concentrating on a single task. The programme covers scriptwriting, shooting, directing and editing, with its structure designed around different learning styles. All necessary equipment is supplied, so the practical focus is on developing ideas and working through the production process under time pressure.

Leicester Teens Can Produce Two Short Films at Phoenix Summer Camp

After the camp, the tutor will edit the finished films in preparation for a premiere screening at Phoenix in the autumn. The source does not give a date for that screening, so attendees will need to wait for further details from the venue.

What participants need to bring

Lunch is not provided. Attendees may bring a packed lunch, but it must be nut-free. Phoenix says more information will be sent closer to the camp’s start, making those later instructions important for families planning attendance.

The published cancellation policy states that refunds are not normally offered when a booking is cancelled, except in exceptional circumstances. If Phoenix withdraws the advertised course, the organiser says it will endeavour to provide seven days’ notice and issue a full refund.

Event information was supplied through Data Thistle and is subject to change. Families should use the official booking channel and confirm the current timetable and participation details with Phoenix Cinema and Art Centre before relying on the listing.

Source: Visit Leicester Events

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