With over a decade of experience in filmmaking and education, Brett Ellison has been dedicated to inspiring the next generation of storytellers. As the director of Brachiosaurus Productions Filmmaking Camp for over eight years, he guided more than 300 students through the filmmaking process, helping them learn the short film creative process. He later served as Activities Director for Summit Ministries' summer programs in Orange County, California, and Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Beyond teaching, Brett has spent over 10 years directing and producing his own travel series, Vlogzilla, on YouTube, capturing fun and exciting stories from around the world. His professional experience includes producing video marketing content for NC State University, Subkarma in Taichung, Lenovo, Horizon Productions, and Storymore. With a passion for storytelling and hands-on learning, Brett is committed to inspiring filmmakers with the skills and confidence to create their own stories.
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Average cohort size of Lens summer film camps.
Lens is a 1-week overnight summer program hosted at UNC-Chapel Hill for aspiring young filmmakers to learn the art of storytelling, cinematography, and film editing. In just five action-packed days, aspiring filmmakers will write, shoot, and edit their own short film while learning from film professionals in a hands-on, collaborative environment.
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Hands-on, high-quality camps for teens to explore their interest in filmmaking.
Small group learning, expert-driven, and hands-on.
I can't say enough positive things about this platform. The courses are comprehensive and well-paced, with a perfect balance of theory and hands-on practice that allowed me to grasp complex concepts quickly.
I also appreciated the opportunity to connect with other students and instructors through the platform's community features, which allowed me to network, share insights, and collaborate on projects.
The instructor's passion for photography was contagious, and the course projects were both fun and challenging. I've already seen an improvement in my photography skills. Overall, a great learning experience.
I loved this course! The instructor broke down complex data analysis techniques in easy-to-understand concepts. I feel much more confident in my data analysis skills now. This course was fantastic.
This course exceeded my expectations! The instructor was patient and provided clear explanations throughout the course. I feel confident in my web development skills now. Highly recommend!
This course provided a great introduction to creative writing techniques. The instructor's passion for writing was evident, and I appreciated the constructive feedback on my assignments.
Lens film camps for summer 2025 are open and filling fast! We recommend applying soon in order to be considered for your top preference session date.
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