Program Type:
Classes & Workshops- Registration is required for this event.
- Registration will open on March 1, 2026 @ 8:00am.
- This event is for registrants grade 1st Grade to 3rd Grade.
Program Description
Event Details
Calling all creative kids in 1st-3rd grade! Ready to give your story ideas the movie treatment?
Join local screenwriter and director Claire Ayoub (Empire Waist) for a fun and collaborative workshop dedicated to demystifying the filmmaking process, including a behind-the-scenes look at casting, costumes, production design, film scoring, and more.
Students are encouraged to bring a story idea to the workshop so they can apply what they learn to their own characters and world. Filmmaking is incredibly collaborative, so students will also have the opportunity to share their stories and ideas with Claire and their peers in this safe and supportive space.
Don’t have a story idea? Don’t worry! Join us and learn about the different departments of the filmmaking process. Inspiration is destined to strike.
About Claire Ayoub
Claire is an award-winning filmmaker and writer, as well as the founder of Try Anyway Productions (Empire Waist, The GynoKid, A Series of Comebacks). She’s currently pursuing her MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults at Vermont College of Fine Arts and loves teaching creative writing to kids across Fairfield County. To learn more about her upcoming classes and workshops, visit www.claireayoub.com/classes.
Accessibility and Accommodations
We strive to facilitate access to information and Library services for all patrons. If you have questions about accessibility or a request for accommodation, please phone 203-594-5002, email the librarian in charge of this program (see contact info above), or email [email protected] with as much lead time as possible.
Thank You for Your Support!
The Library is pleased to be able to offer free programs and events through the generous donations of patrons like you. Please consider making a tax-deductible gift to the Library’s Annual Fund so we can continue to offer programs like this one.