In the whimsical land of New Jersey, where skyscrapers hold hands with forests and the beaches whisper secrets to the sea, there lives a troop of extraordinary youngsters known as the "The Jersey Jolly Jib Makers." These aren't your run-of-the-mill, hopscotch-playing, ice cream-chasing kids. Nope! They are the filmmaking mavericks of the garden state, capturing magical moments with their movie-making machines. Imagine this - a squadron of pint-sized Scorseses and mini Spielbergs, running around with cameras larger than their heads, shouting "action" or "cut." They are guided by their mentor, the legendary film wizard, Sir Lens-a-lot, who wears his camera as a hat and has a beard full of popcorn. These kids, in their colorful rain boots and mismatched sunglasses, are a sight to behold. They see the world through a lens of magic, transforming ordinary places into extraordinary movie scenes. Watch as they turn the Jersey City laundromat into a secret superhero hideout or the Atlantic City boardwalk into a pirate's treasure island! When the sun sets over the Delaware River, painting the sky with hues of oranges and purples, these brave little filmmakers return to their homes. With hair tousled and hearts full of adventure, they dream about the next day's shoot. For in the state of New Jersey, every sunrise marks the beginning of a new, exciting story, waiting to be captured by the Jersey Jolly Jib Makers. So if you ever visit, be ready for your close-up!

Read more

best filmmaking programs in Montclair, NJ

Promoted
company logo

Swift Nature Camp is the perfect place for your child to spend their summer! Our overnight camp for boys and girls ages 6-15 is located in beautiful Wisconsin. We offer a unique blend of traditional summer camp activities and environmental education to help kids increase their appreciation for nature, science, and the environment. We’ve got it all – fun, friendships, adventure trips, and nature! Spend your summer with us – you’ll never forget it!

Minong, WI 54859
4.5(4 reviews)
a group of women in a hallway
company logo

Montclair Film is bridging the gap between global filmmakers and local audiences in the culturally vibrant community of Montclair. Through their year-round programming, they are empowering visual storytelling to engage, entertain and educate. They bring stories from all around the world to the local area, creating an environment for meaningful dialogue and exchange. Montclair Film is a place where filmmakers from around the globe can come together and share their stories with the local community. By presenting films and year-round programs, they are helping to create a vibrant, culturally rich atmosphere in Montclair. Through the power of visual storytelling, they are engaging, entertaining, and educating audiences. They are providing a platform for meaningful dialogue and exchange, helping to bring far-flung stories to the local area. Montclair Film is a unique space where global filmmakers and local audiences connect. They are using the power of visual storytelling to create a memorable experience for all who attend. From feature films to year-round programs, they are providing a platform for meaningful dialogue and exchange. Through their programming, they are bridging the gap between filmmakers and audiences in the culturally vibrant community of Montclair.

Montclair, NJ 07042
5(1 review)