Film Uncut
Film Uncut is a residential high school experience where you will spend 9 days with us here at Liberty. You will interact with Liberty Film faculty in small master classes, collaborate with current Film majors and alumni, experience Liberty University up close and personal, and enjoy the freedom to integrate faith and art. Film Uncut fosters creativity and fun while introducing filmmaking knowledge and skills. You will learn cinematic storytelling infused with technical expertise from accomplished faculty and work on an original short movie!
Session Information
June 22-30, 2024
- Grades: Students who have completed grades 9, 10, 11, or 12.
- Location: Liberty University – Green Hall (Campus Map)
- Film Uncut Reception: June 29, 2024, 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. located in the Montview Alumni Ballroom. Campers attend free. Family members can purchase tickets, $35/guest when registering online. Attire is business casual.
- Student Film Red Carpet Premiere: June 29, 2024, 7:30 p.m. located in our LU Cinema Theater
Registration
Enrollment Deadline: June 5, 2024
- Tuition: $1000.00 Includes room, board, and collegiate level instruction from Liberty University faculty and industry guests.
- Early Bird: $870 now through May 22, 2024
- Returner Rate: $75 off tuition for students who have attended a previous Film Uncut session
- Sibling Discount: When registering multiple children at the same time, receive one of the following corresponding discounts:
- For 2 children, 20% off the second registration’s tuition cost
- For 3 children, 30% off the third registration’s tuition cost
- For 4 children, 40% off the fourth registration’s tuition cost
- Multi-Session Discount: When registering a camper for two sessions, receive 20% off the second session’s cost.
- Refunds: Full refunds with a 5% cancellation fee are available until 2 weeks before camp begins. Refunds are not available after that date. *When registering online do not select “Active Refund” at checkout. This is an unnecessary added cost.
Experience Requirements
Prior film experience is not necessary. Some light lifting may be necessary when using equipment.
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Travel Itinerary
On June 22, 2024, you should arrive and check in from 12-4:30 p.m. at the Commons 2. On June 30, camp will conclude after the morning worship service, which ends at 11:00 a.m. For those arriving and/or departing by plane, please choose flights that work within the check-in and check-out time frames. If a flight is not available within the time frame, please choose a flight closest to them and we will do our best to accommodate.
Uncut Series provides shuttle service to and from the Lynchburg Amtrak Station, the Lynchburg Bus Station, and the Lynchburg Regional Airport. Students may also wish to fly into the Roanoke Regional Airport or Greensboro Regional Airport; however, shuttle service will not be provided from these locations. For those traveling by bus, train, or plane, and in need of shuttle service, please email Chris Nelson (cnelson@liberty.edu) with your itinerary no later than June 19, 2024.
Camp Schedule
Camp Counselors
Coming Spring 2024
Lorene Wales
Film Uncut Coordinator
Dr. Lorene Wales has 20+ years experience in feature film production and teaching. Her credits include feature films such as “In-Lawfully Yours” (Netflix) and “First Landing” (ABC Family Channel), winner of 7 national and international awards. Her short films have won various awards such as 2 Telly’s and 3 Worldfest Houston awards. She is also the author of 3 published textbooks, including the most recent “The Complete Guide to Film and Digital Production.” Dr. Wales currently teaches legal issues for filmmakers, marketing and distribution and branding and entrepreneurship for the Zaki Gordon Cinematic Arts center.