Spotlight Academy: Film – Waldviertel
A week as… a filmmaker, a director, a screenwriter, a film star, an editor, an English speaker.
The direct booking link is coming – until then, sign up via our enquiry form. LevelUp is happy to answer any programme questions.
Get booking updates- Format
- Overnight camp
- Ages
- Ages 10–16
- Location
- Raabs an der Thaya, Niederösterreich
- Dates
- 29 Aug – 3 Sept 2027
Lights, camera, action – in the northern Waldviertel. At Spotlight Academy: Film, teens aged 10 to 16 write, act, shoot and edit their own short film, entirely in English: from the story pitch through scriptwriting and acting workshops to camera basics and editing, with locations along the Thaya river, in the forest and below Raabs castle. On Friday the finished film premieres in front of the families. Accommodation at the JUFA Hotel Waldviertel, full board and 24/7 supervision included.
The concept
Welcome on set
From day one everyone is part of a film crew: directing, acting, screenwriting, camera, editing – every camper takes a real role in a real production.
Workshops cover scriptwriting, acting and camera technique with our native-speaker team; then it is production time: shooting scenes, reviewing footage, giving feedback. Every creative decision is made in English.
On the final day: the big film premiere. Everyone goes home with a finished short film – and with English that grew on set.
- Day oneCrew roles: director, camera, cast
- All weekScript, shoot & edit
- The finaleFilm premiere for an audience
What the kids experience
- Story pitch session and film crew roles on day one
- Scriptwriting and character development
- Acting and improvisation workshops
- Camera basics – angles, framing, visual storytelling
- Filming outdoors – along the Thaya river, in the forest and below Raabs castle as the film set
- Voiceover and sound recording
- Video editing – titles, transitions, assembling scenes
- Friday film premiere – families invited
Venue & location
English holiday camp in Raabs an der Thaya
JUFA Hotel Waldviertel
The JUFA Hotel Waldviertel sits on the edge of Raabs an der Thaya, right by the river and below Raabs castle: meadows, forest and riverbank at the door. Comfortable multi-bed rooms, full board and two seminar rooms for workshops and rehearsals.
Dates & booking
- 29 Aug – 3 Sept 2027Ask about this camp
What’s included
- Full English programme with our native-speaker trainer team
- Accommodation & meals at the camp venue
- All materials & workshops
- Round-the-clock supervision
- Big final presentation with a certificate
The direct booking link is coming – until then, sign up via our enquiry form. LevelUp is happy to answer any programme questions.
You’re part of the camp week too
From midweek updates to the big Final Presentation — you won’t miss a thing.
The Final Presentation
On the last day, you’re warmly invited to watch the campers show off what they’ve built over the week — from magical short films to adventure journals, from businesses they’ve launched to the final dance ensemble. Standing up and presenting in English is often the moment their new confidence really shows. Ceremony, snacks and a certificate for every camper included.
Midweek updates
You don’t have to wait until the last day to see what’s going on — our trainers share photos and stories from camp midweek, so you can follow along with what the group is up to almost live.
Frequently asked questions
My child only speaks a little English – is that a problem?
No. Our trainers run the whole day in English but meet every child at their own level: understanding comes first, and speaking follows once it feels safe. Playing, building and rehearsing together, even quieter kids warm up quickly.
Who looks after the kids?
A LevelUp team of native-speaker and international trainers runs the programme and stays with the group throughout the camp week. Midweek we share photos and short updates, and you are warmly invited to the final presentation on the last day.
What if my child gets homesick?
Our team is around day and night and knows the classic second-evening dip well: closeness, distraction and a full programme usually do the trick. If a child needs more than that, we call you directly and decide together.
How do I register my child?
Right from the booking section on this page – via the booking link or an enquiry. After registering you receive all details on the schedule, packing list and payment.
Questions about this camp?
We are happy to help with the programme, travel and registration.
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