Summer Camp | Filmmaking Studio with Dayvision (Ages 14-18)
Are you ready to step behind the camera and tell a story without saying a word? Designed for teens ages 14–18, this weeklong Teen Studio at the Momentary invites students to explore the art of filmmaking through visual storytelling. Led by production professional and founder of DAYVISION, Mike Day, participants will work collaboratively to create a completed 60‑second silent film, learning how images, movement, and composition can communicate powerful ideas on screen.
Inspired by the Momentary’s current special exhibitions, students will dive into the fundamentals of cinematic language—exploring shot composition, framing, directing for camera, and visual storytelling techniques.
No camera? No problem! All necessary equipment will be provided, though students are welcome to bring their own camera if they prefer. Throughout the week, participants will move through the full filmmaking process, from storyboarding and pre-production planning to on-set collaboration and introductory editing. The studio culminates in a group screening and reflection, giving students the chance to share their finished films and celebrate their work.
Camp is designed for kids aged 14 – 18. Tickets are $200 ($160 for members). Reserve your spot online or with Guest Experience at (479) 657-2335 today.
Want to learn more about what to expect at camp? Read our Know Before You Go guide.
PLEASE NOTE
What to Expect/Bring:
- Teens will spend time indoors in the galleries and outdoors.
- Bring a water bottle and a snack.
- The workshop lasts for the entire week (Monday – Friday), including Monday when The Momentary is closed to the public.
- We have a max capacity of 20 teens per workshop.
Drop Off & Pick Up:
- Teens can be dropped off at the The Momentary’s main entrance. A staff member will meet teens in the lobby to them check in.
- If your teen drives, parking is available in the garage, accessible via 8th Street.
- Please arrive no earlier than 20 minutes before the workshop begins and pick up your teen no later than 15 minutes after the workshop ends.
Camp Scholarships
A limited number of need-based scholarships are available for all summer camps, covering 100% of registration costs. Learn more about camp scholarships.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Mike Day, raised in Little Rock, Arkansas, uses his upbringing as motivation to embody Black cinema. Day discovered his passion for film while focusing on Broadcast Journalism and African American studies at the University of Arkansas. Day founded DAYVISION in 2015 and has since created short films, commercials for small businesses, multiple YouTube series, and music videos. In 2019, Day directed his first short narrative, DAYVISION Films Presents: FOCUS, which has appeared in multiple film festivals in the country. Day has since directed three short films, two microshort films, and a short documentary, all appearing in film festivals throughout the United States. Day is currently on a film festival run with his latest film, DAYVISION Films Presents: And the Winner Is, a narrative short which addresses Hollywood’s exploitation of Black trauma. And the Winner Is has appeared in multiple film festivals, including taking home Best Overall Narrative Short at the 2021 Arkansas Minority Film & Arts Association Film Festival. In 2022, Day was nationally recognized as one of AT&T’s Dream in Black Future Makers. Day was also awarded the 2022 Leading with Excellence Award by Black Action Collective in Northwest Arkansas. Day hopes to create a platform for Black actors and filmmakers in the state of Arkansas, allowing future generations to dream outside of their environment while learning the rich history of African Americans in film.