Young Filmmakers from Camp Edmo & Edtech Shine at Macworld 2010

Technology tradeshow giant showcases kid-created animated shorts February 9-13 in San Francisco

Featured on KNTV, KFOG, New Tang Dynasty TV, and in MacWorld Magazine

 

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Click HERE for 5 featured animations

Photo Credit: Raven Keller

SAN FRANCISCO – February 9, 2010 – Young campers turned filmmakers will experience the chance of lifetime as they see their movies, created at Camp Edmo and Edtech, on screens at Macworld 2010, February 9-13, at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.

 

Macworld will showcase five short films created by 4th –9th graders of Camp Edmo and Edtech –educational Bay Area summer day camps that focuses on art, science, music and animation. The films, created on MacBooks, will be shown throughout the venue on more than 40 plasma screens during the five-day event.

 

“It’s always rewarding to see children using technology to express themselves,” added Paul Kent, vice president and general manager for Macworld 2010. “We are proud to be able to showcase the talent and energy put forth by these inspiring Camp Edmo filmmakers.”

 

“We are thrilled to be part of Macworld 2010,” said Sharon Mor, co-founder of Camp Edmo. “For our campers, this will be an exciting experience. Their work, talent, and creativity will be viewed by everyone who attends the expo and the kids will have a chance to experience a world-class event.”

 

The following short films will be shown in the West and North Halls during Macworld 2010:

 

• “Indiana Jones & the Shiny Water Jewel” by Ruby & Jessica, 7^th grade of San Francisco
• “Eraser Chase” by Adam, Eli & Emile, 7^th & 9^th grades of San Francisco
• “Stone Plate” by Russell & Adrian, 4^th grade of San Francisco
• “Ship Wreck” by Coleman & Jack, 4^th & 5^th grades of San Francisco
• “Ravenous Worm” by Dean, Min, and Johnny, 5^th & 6^th grades of San Francisco

 

Camp Edmo, along with Zeum, the leading non-profit multimedia arts and technology museum in San Francisco, and professional animator instructors, provided young summer campers with a well-designed animation curriculum and program. Children learned many aspects of filmmaking including writing scripts, drawing storyboards, painting sets, and building characters. Campers learned how to use different stop-motion animation skills and techniques such as how to film clay animation, how to bring their toys to life, and how to create an animated comic strip. They filmed scenes, recorded sound and edited their final product on MacBooks using FireWire Camera, iMovie audio + text, iStopMotion for OSX, and IMovie HD.

About Macworld:

Macworld 2010 (www.macworldexpo.com) is a five-day event that educates, entertains and immerses attendees in the Apple products community. A comprehensive expo hall offers access to hundreds of Mac products and services, paired with expert advice, demonstrations and instruction. Macworld 2010 conference programs feature industry leading minds, presenting cutting edge product training on the topics attendees most want to see. From Mac Power Users to creative professionals to first-time users to Enterprise computing professionals, Macworld 2010 has the conference content, special presentations and exhibit hall attractions that create what has been called “Mecca for Mac Users.”

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MEDIA CONTACT: Allison Neves, WordsInspire PR – 415.948.1200, Allison@wordsinspirepr.com

 

NOTE TO EDITORS AND PRODUCERS: B-roll, high-res images and interviews with filmmakers and Camp Edmo spokespeople available upon request.