Unit 1Overview
1 lesson1 Week
Overview
 Week 1
Lesson 1
Intro to Movie Magic
• Learn all about the movie-making process 
• Choose a movie genre and purpose for your movie. 
Unit 2Pre-Production
4 lessons3 Weeks
Pre-Production
 Week 1
Lesson 2
Intro to Screenwriting
• Learn all about the screenplay format. 
• Analyze the difference between scripts and story formats. 
• Compare and contrast the screenplay and movie versions. 
• Write the screenplay for your movie.
 Week 2
Lesson 3
Understanding Camera Shots and Angles
• Observe the use of camera shots and angles in your favorite movies and shows. 
• Understand when to use different shots and camera angles. 
Lesson 4
Creating Storyboards
• Use what you know about camera shots and angles to plan out the visual look of your movie. 
 Week 3
Lesson 5
Planning Your Production
• Act as a movie producer as you consider everything you need before you start filming your movie!
Unit 3Production
2 lessons1 Week
Production
 Week 4
Lesson 6
Composing Your Shots
• You get to be a cinematographer as you learn how to compose interesting shots for your movie. 
Lesson 7
Experimenting with Lighting
• Learn about how cameras (and your eyes!) work. 
• Consider the different sources of light you have available to you and how you will use them in your movie. 

🎥 Start filming your movie!  
Unit 4Post-Production
2 lessons1 Week
Post-Production
 Week 5
Lesson 8
Sequencing Your Film
🎞️ Use a video editing app to order your clips to tell your story. 
Lesson 9
Finishing Touches
🍿 Add titles, transitions, and audio to make your movie ready for the premiere!