Dates & Times
July 13 - 17, 2026
9:30am - 3:30pm
Ages
10-13 years old
Cost
$485
Registration opens March 2
Instructor
Matt Baxter is a Denver-based filmmaker who believes deeply in the positive impact of thoughtful, original work. Specializing in post-production, his projects have aired on Rocky Mountain PBS numerous times. Focused on fulfilling each client’s creative vision, Matt has collaborated with the National Governors Association, the Colorado Office of Economic Development, the Colorado Tourism Office, and the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office. Matt has served as a Post-Production instructor at the Community College of Aurora’s Cinematic Arts Department for over a decade and now leads the Post-Production Department as its head. The Cinematic Arts program has been nationally recognized as one of the top film programs in the country. He has worked with Aspen Film and their collaborative Summer Film Camp with the Red Brick Center for the Arts since 2021. He has helped mentor young filmmakers through hands-on production, storytelling, and post-production workflows, while supporting a creative, inclusive environment where students are encouraged to experiment and find their voice.
About the Camp
Do you dream of becoming a filmmaker? This one-week, full-day immersive camp is designed for teens who are curious about expressing themselves through animated storytelling. Participants will experience what it’s like to be part of a creative team while developing their own original stories from start to finish.
Students will explore multiple animation styles, including 2D animation, stop motion (cut-out, pixilation, claymation, object motion), and puppetry. Using hands-on arts and crafts and Adobe Creative Cloud software, participants will create and composite their animated films, which will be shared with friends and family at the end of the week.
Aspen Film and the Red Brick Center for the Arts partner with the Aurora Community College Cinematic Arts Department to provide experienced, professional educators. With a staff-to-camper ratio of under 1:5, each student receives individualized guidance and support in this exciting, collaborative filmmaking experience.
Cancellation Policy
To cancel a registration, notify us at least 30 days before the start of the camp. We will refund your payment less a $50 registration fee/per camp. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made within 30 days of the start of the camp. Please note that tuition includes a $50 registration fee that is nonrefundable. If the Red Brick Center for the Arts is required to cancel a camp, Red Brick staff will contact each participant individually and fully refund the registration cost or reallocate the enrollment to another camp with available enrollment space. Camp registrations cannot be transferred to another person. By registering for the camp, you agree to our policies and procedures.