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        <ExplanationTxt>Other programs: Teen Film Challenge (TFC) In its 8th year, the TFC competition empowers youth to collaborate in small groups to create a film in 72 hours. The competition is held annually in August. Typically, 150+ local youth participate in the competition each year. After films are submitted and judged, the Film Premiere is held at a local theatre to celebrate the students achievements. Cinematic Arts School For the 2022-23 school year, we are offering a year-long Film Production course in Liberty Township for a local Home School Program. Workshops In the Fall, we offered three-hour workshops in Screenwriting, Film Production, and Film Appreciation. Session topics included Film Theory, Camera Angles/Movements, Directing Actors, and Editing.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>Part III, Line 28: Golden Lion Awards Student Film Festival (GLASFF) - In its 15th year, the GLASFF is open to Cincinnati and Midwest youth in grades 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. The competition enables student filmmakers to improve skills, learn from industry professionals, and receive recognition for their cinematic artwork. Typically, 300+ student films are submitted each year, and approximately 175 films are accepted, enabling us to serve over 1,100+ youth. The Film Premiere/Awards Ceremony/Dinner is typically held at a local theatre. In 2023, we partnered with Cinedependent Film Festival for a 2-day festival at at Memorial Hall.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>Part III Line 29: Summer Camps - In June, we offer 1-week and 2-week summer camps at our studio space in Liberty Township for 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, and 9th-12th grade levels, enabling youth to pursue their passion in a fun environment. Camps include Acting for Film, Screenwriting Camps, 1-week film camps, and 2-week film camps.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>Part III, Line 30: Teen Film Challenge (TFC) - In its 9th year, the TFC competition empowers youth to collaborate in small groups to create a film in 72 hours. The competition is held annually in August. Typically, 150+ local youth participae in the competition each year. After films are submitted and judged, the Film Premiere is held at a local theatre to celebrate the students achievements.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>Other Programs - After School Enrichment Program (ASEP) - ASEP workshops are designed to deepen students knowledge and understanding of the cinematic arts. ASEP topics include Film Production, Film Studies and more. Each ASEP is 1.25 hours/week for 6 weeks, serving up to 25+ youth a session. In 2023, we offered multiple filmmaking ASEPs at schools for youth in grades 3-8 in the Lakota and Mason School Districts. Cinematic Arts School - We offer year-long Film Production courses for local Home School Programs. Workshops - Fall/Winter/Spring, we offer three-hour workshops in Film Production and Film Appreciation. Session topics include Film Theory, Camera Angles/Movements, Directing Actors, Editing, and more.</ExplanationTxt>
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