📚 Lights, Camera, Action

Make a Short Movie — mission map

Make a two-minute movie that makes your audience feel something.

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Offline learning

80% (240 min)

Outdoor time

20 min

Missions

9 (6 required)

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Story spark

Write a one-sentence idea: who wants what, and what's in the way?

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  1. 🖊️

    Chapter 1 · Write by hand

    Story spark

    Write a one-sentence idea: who wants what, and what's in the way?

    20 min
  2. Chapter 2 · Draw something

    Script and storyboard

    Write the script and draw each shot.

    45 minLocked
  3. Chapter 3 · Record a presentation

    Film it

    Shoot your scenes, taking a few takes of each.

    60 minLocked
  4. Chapter 4 · Record a presentation

    Edit

    Cut your movie together and add titles.

    45 minLocked
  5. Chapter 5 · Record a presentation

    Premiere night

    Screen your movie for your family or group.

    20 minLocked
  6. Chapter 6 · Build something

    Director's commentary

    Explain one shot you're proud of and one you'd redo.

    15 min Adult nearbyLocked Optional
  7. Chapter 7 · Explore outdoors

    Take it outside

    Go outside for at least 15 minutes and find one real thing that connects to your project. Sketch it or photograph it.

    20 min OutdoorsLocked Optional
  8. Chapter 8 · Teach another person

    Teach someone what you know

    Pick one big idea and teach it to someone at home. No notes allowed!

    15 minLocked Optional
  9. Chapter 9 · Present a final creation 🏁

    Final Challenge: A finished two-minute film with titles.

    This is the big one. Finish a finished two-minute film with titles. and show it to your family.

    60 minLocked