Write & Direct: Creative Workshops for Kids
Turn screen time into creative time. We help kids craft original stories, write poetry, and even direct their own short films through expert-led, hands-on workshops in GK-2.
Your story, from script to screen. This poster for our DIY Filmmaking Workshop highlights the comprehensive experience we offer for teens, covering all stages of production.
Why join our filmmaking workshop? This graphic details the key benefits: hands-on learning from industry experts, a government-certified certificate, and a chance to screen your film at a festival.
The ultimate takeaway from our filmmaking workshop is a finished short film for your portfolio or summer project, plus a certificate to recognize your hard work and new skills.
Unleash your imagination! Our creative writing workshops, like this one featuring author Parnika Shrotriya, provide a space for young writers to get inspired and learn valuable writing tips from experts.
A fantastic guide for budding poets. "How to Write Poems" by Joseph Coelho is one of the many resources we use to inspire kids, packed with brilliant tips and hilarious rhymes.
A peek inside a poetry activity book. We offer interactive journals that provide prompts and exercises to help kids explore different forms of poetry, from acrostics to sensory poems.
A personal invitation from workshop facilitator Hema Ramanathan. In this video, she announces a series of summer workshops on writing, reading, and drawing, promising a fun and creative time for kids.
A dynamic preview of our "Our Pictures, Our Stories" workshop. This video shows glimpses of kids drawing, writing, and learning, inviting aspiring storytellers to unleash their imagination.
About Write & Direct: Storytelling Workshops
These aren't dry classroom lectures. Whether it’s our Script to Screen filmmaking camp or a creative writing session with published authors, every workshop is designed to get kids actually doing the work. They will walk away with tangible projects—like a finished short film, a portfolio piece, or a published poem—that they have crafted from scratch.
From Concept to Creation
We believe the best way to learn is by doing. Our Write & Direct cluster focuses on moving kids from consuming stories to creating them. We host these sessions at our GK-2 space, turning our bookstore into a hub for young filmmakers, poets, and writers.
Filmmaking: Script to Screen
For teens aged 13-18, we run intensive filmmaking camps. We don't just talk about cinema; we guide them through the entire production pipeline. This includes:
- Pre-production: Scriptwriting, storyboarding, and character development.
- Production: Hands-on camera work and direction.
- Post-production: Basics of editing to bring their vision to life.
Students finish these camps with a complete short film for their portfolios and, in some cases, the opportunity to screen their work at festivals.
Creative Writing & Poetry
For our younger readers (and older ones too), we host workshops led by published authors and experienced educators like Hema Ramanathan and Parnika Shrotriya. We avoid formulaic teaching. Instead, we use:
- Prompts: Interactive journals to spark imagination.
- Technique: Tips on sensory poetry, character arcs, and dialogue.
- Peer Review: Sharing work in a safe, non-judgmental environment to build confidence.
What to Expect
Most of our skill camps run for 5 days, from Monday to Friday, lasting about 2 to 3 hours daily. This structure allows us to dive deep into a topic without burning out the kids. All materials—from stationery to filming equipment—are provided. We prioritize small group sizes to ensure every child gets mentorship time with the facilitator.
Whether your child is a budding auteur or just discovering the joy of words, our hive is the perfect place to start.
Kunzum Book Bees
We are a buzzing hive of storytellers, authors, and filmmakers right here in GK-2. We don’t believe in boring lessons—we believe in making things, telling stories, and having a blast while doing it.
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