Spotlight Academy: Film – Bad Urach
A week as… a filmmaker, a director, a screenwriter, a film star, an editor, an English speaker.
Registration on request – we will get back to you with all booking details.
Get booking updates- Format
- Overnight or day camp
- Ages
- Ages 10–14
- Location
- Bad Urach, Baden-Württemberg
- Dates
- 1–7 Aug 20271–7 Aug 2027+3 more dates
One week, one real short film – in English. At Spotlight Academy: Film in the Swabian Alps, teenagers aged 10 to 14 develop their own story, write the script, work in front of and behind the camera, scout locations and edit their film as a team – guided by native-speaker trainers. On Friday the finished film celebrates its premiere. Bookable as an overnight camp or as a day camp.
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
- Full film production journey from idea to finished short film
- Scriptwriting and story development
- Acting for camera & improvisation workshops
- Camera techniques and location scouting
- Editing the footage as a team
- Film premiere at the end of the week
- Native English speakers and experienced trainers
- A role for everyone – acting, directing, writing, sound, set design, editing
Venue & location
English holiday camp in Bad Urach, Baden-Württemberg
DJH Jugendherberge Bad Urach
The modern DJH youth hostel Bad Urach sits in the Swabian Alps – with indoor and outdoor spaces suited to workshops and filming. The surroundings double as locations for scouting and visual storytelling.
Dates & booking
- 1–7 Aug 2027Get booking updates
- 1–7 Aug 2027Get booking updates
- 8–14 Aug 2027Get booking updates
- 8–14 Aug 2027Get booking updates
- 30 Oct – 6 Nov 2027Get booking updates
What’s included
- Full English programme with our native-speaker trainer team
- All materials & workshops
- Meals at the youth hostel
- Accommodation in a multi-bed room (overnight camp)
- Supervision across the whole camp programme
- Film premiere with a certificate
Registration on request – we will get back to you with all booking details.
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.
How are the children accommodated?
In multi-bed rooms at the camp venue, with separate sleeping areas for girls and boys. The LevelUp team stays in the same house all week and is on hand at night too.
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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