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Children's Film Workshop in Paris
A film workshop for children aged 6 and up. Short film shooting over 3 days.
Octave & Arpège - Ecole de musique et de théâtre (Paris 8th)
About
During the Christmas holidays, Octave & Arpège offers a children's film workshop in Paris 8th arrondissement, dedicated to acting in front of the camera and filming a short film.
Acting for the camera
How do you act when a camera is right up close? How do you make an emotion perceptible without overdoing it? How do you maintain your character from one take to the next?
Through exercises, improvisations, and working on scenes from the film, participants will discover the particularities of film acting: gaze, listening, presence, and precision of gesture and intent.
Preparing for the shoot
Participants will work on their lines, their characters, and the various scenes of the short film. Rehearsals will take place gradually with the sets, props, and costumes planned for the shoot.
Silence… Action!
Then it's time to shoot: successive takes, changes in camera angles, cuts, additional sound recording… Participants will discover how a scene is built in front of the camera and will participate in the filming of an actual short film.
Practical information
- Drop-off starting at 9:15 AM.
- Workshop from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
- Two snack breaks are scheduled; snacks are provided.
- Lunch break from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM: picnic to be provided.
- Children can be picked up between 4:30 PM and 4:45 PM.
Registration
Registration must be finalized by November 15, 2026, in order to adapt the script to the group and prepare roles, costumes, props, and sets.
Our take on this event
Let your little ones trade their screen time for actual set time with an immersive workshop that turns budding actors into directors and stars. They will learn the nuances of performing for the camera while collaborating to bring an original short film to life from start to finish.
Octave & Arpège school hosts an immersive cinema workshop for children aged 8 and up during the winter break. From December 21 to 23, 2026, participants explore the art of acting in front of the camera and collaborate to produce a short film. Through improvisation exercises and professional rehearsals, young actors learn the nuances of on-screen performance and film set mechanics. The workshop takes place in the 8th arrondissement from 09:00 to 16:30. Please note that registration must be completed by November 15, 2026, to allow for the custom preparation of roles and scripts.
Located in the 8th arrondissement, this three-day workshop at the Octave & Arpège school offers children 8 years and older a hands-on introduction to filmmaking. The curriculum focuses on specific screen-acting techniques, teaching participants how to convey emotions, manage their presence on camera, and maintain character consistency through various improvisation and acting drills.
Students will work on scripts and scenes while utilizing costumes, props, and set pieces to prepare for filming. Once the rehearsals are complete, the group will participate in the actual shooting process, learning how scenes are constructed, how to manage cuts and camera angles, and how sound recording works on a real film set.
Sessions run from December 21 to 23, 2026, between 09:30 and 16:30. Children can be dropped off from 09:15 and picked up by 16:45. Two snacks are provided during the day, but participants must bring their own packed lunch for the 12:30 to 13:30 break. The cost is 220 €, with a reduced rate of 200 € for Octave & Arpège members. Final registration is required by November 15, 2026, to ensure the project is tailored to the specific group of participants.
