Fall 2025 - Animated Shorts - Online

Dates: Oct 13 – Nov 21, 2025
Duration: 6 weeks
Focus: Animate characters with seasonal storytelling and spooky flair

NW Film Camp – Online Animation Workshops for Kids & Teens (Ages 10–16)

Bring stories to life through the art of animation! At NW Film Camp, students ages 10–16 learn how to create animated short films using Adobe Character Animator—the same cutting-edge software used by professionals in the industry.

Learn from Professional Instructors

Our live, dedicated instructors are passionate about both filmmaking and teaching. Every student receives personalized guidance in a supportive, creative online classroom.

Hands-On Animation Skills

Using industry-standard technologies like facial and physical recognition, students animate characters in real time—just by speaking, moving, and acting in front of their webcam. This makes the process fun, interactive, and accessible for beginners.

  • No prior experience required!

  • Students can choose to design and build their own characters, or use pre-designed templates to jump right into animating.

  • Every project is rooted in storytelling, helping students understand not just how to animate, but how to craft compelling, meaningful stories.

Preparing for a Booming Industry

Animation is everywhere—from movies and streaming shows to YouTube and social media content—and the demand for skilled creators is growing faster than ever. By learning Adobe Character Animator and storytelling fundamentals, our students are building real-world skills for future creative careers.

Kid-Friendly Inspiration

Adobe Character Animator has already been used in popular, kid-friendly productions such as:

  • “Toon Time” with Sesame Street segments

  • “The Simpsons” live animated specials

  • YouTube Kids’ animated shorts created with Adobe tools

These examples show how the same technology your child will be learning is already shaping the shows they know and love.

Why Choose NW Film Camp?

✅ Live, professional instructors
✅ Fun, interactive online workshops
✅ Focus on storytelling + creativity
✅ Real industry tools & skills
✅ Perfect for beginners

Give your child the tools to tell their story, express their creativity, and step into the future of animation!

Class Experience

Character Animator Camp Experience

👾 Bring characters to life at Character Animator Creator Camp! Create, share, and inspire as you learn animation techniques, design expressive characters, and tell captivating stories through the art of Adobe Character Animator. Adobe Character Animator is a motion capture and animation tool that gives everyone a solution for intuitive 2D character animation, live animation, and more!

Notes

Students will dive into the exciting world of character animation using Adobe Character Animator, mastering the art of bringing stories to life through dynamic character movements and engaging dialogue. They’ll explore how to animate, sync audio, and design characters while conquering the digital landscape with confidence! Students will learn how to create, customize, and animate characters, combining visuals and sound to produce captivating animated videos.

Our curriculum prioritizes digital literacy and online safety​. Privacy-first: videos won't be published online during camp, videos will be shared directly with parents, and the decision to publish post-camp is yours to make.

Class Requirements

Experience with online classes using webcamp and mic.

Other Things To Know

Homework

Welcome Packet will outline all homework writing assignments.

Tuition and Fees Refund Policy

If you are forced to cancel for any reason you will receive your full purchase price as a transferable credit, good for any NW Film Camp session through 2027. Tuition is non-refundable but transferable.

How To Participate

You will receive an email 30 minutes before class starts with a link to the class and access instructions.

What To Bring

To make the most of your workshop experience, please ensure your setup meets the following requirements:

  • Operating System: Windows 10 (64-bit) or macOS 11 (Big Sur) or later

  • Processor: Intel i5 (minimum), Intel i7 / Apple Silicon (M1/M2) recommended

  • Memory: 8 GB RAM (minimum), 16 GB recommended

  • Graphics: 2 GB VRAM (minimum), 4 GB+ recommended

  • Storage: 5 GB free space, SSD preferred

  • Display: 1280 x 1080 minimum, 1920 x 1080 recommended

  • Webcam + Microphone for motion capture and voice recording

  • Internet Connection: Required for online participation