An intensive summer program for future actors and filmmakers
Greetings participants and parents!
We are incredibly excited to host such a talented group of young voices in Bloomington this summer and provide a wonderful experience to help you further your passion and create a tight-knit network of friendships as you explore acting and filmmaking.
To make the most of your week, we stress that you must read this page thoroughly.
First, please ensure that the three required e-forms linked below are filled out and submitted by a parent or guardian before registration on Sunday or we cannot allow your child to attend.
The required forms can all be found here
DROP-OFF/PICK-UP
Drop-off
Sunday, July 20th between 5-6pm EST
Collins Living Learning Center (541 N Woodlawn Ave, Bloomington, IN 47408)
You can park along Woodlawn Ave. to unload belongings and enter the main doors to check in with on-site staff. Please be sure to make room for others. Staff will be on the first floor of the center building (Edmondson) to greet you. You can refer to these maps for further parking and check-in information. Please make sure you have the three forms completed before you arrive.
Dinner is provided Sunday night after check-in.
*Should you arrive late, call Andrew, the program Director, at (812) 856-8083 to inform him.
Pick-up/Finale Event
Friday, July 25th, from 5-6pm EST
Fine Arts Building - Room 015 (1201 E 7th St, Bloomington, IN 47405)
The finale event will take place in the Eskenazi Fine Arts Building. Staff will be at the entrance to greet you and guiding you towards the correct room. Students will then present their final projects to friends and family. Parking and other direction maps can be found here.
You will be picking up your child after the showcase, they will already have their belongings with them.
Flights
If you are flying in, please email cineacad@iu.edu with the following information:
- Arrival time at the Indianapolis Airport
- Flight number
- How you plan to arrive on campus
- Flight Departure Date/Time
If you are unable to get to the airport in time for an evening flight after the finale event, we can arrange for you to stay an extra night at Collins with an overnight counselor. Please let us know if you would like to arrange an extra night.
MEALS
Breakfast
Campers will be provided packaged breakfast items (fruit cups, granola bars, etc.) at Collins Living-Learning Center Dottie-Collins Lounge before they leave for the day.
Lunch/Dinner
Campers will be eating lunch and dinner at the Forest or McNutt Residence Hall Food Courts (a 15-minute walk from instruction buildings). Each student will be given a meal card that allows them access to the dining hall. All meals are all-you-care-to-eat, so there won’t be any issue of running out of money.
*If you want to bring extra snacks with you for after hours, feel free!
Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions
If they weren't listed on your initial application form, please email us about any food allergies or dietary restrictions we need to be aware of. This information will affect the breakfasts and snacks we provide.
Generally, there is plenty of food to accommodate all diet types. An RPS Registered Dietician will be on staff, so please feel free to contact them prior to the session for specific dietary discussions. Customers with life-threatening allergies should use caution. Request to speak with the chef at dining locations to prepare food in allergen-free areas for your specific dietary needs.
To inform us of food allergies or any additional questions, please contact:
THINGS TO BRING
For a packing list, please go here.
On Friday morning, students will walk their belongings from Collins to the classroom after checking out. It is a 0.5 mile walk to the instruction buildings, so please keep this in mind as you pack. If there are any accessibility concerns, we can make special arrangements with your student for luggage transportation, just email us and let us know.
ROOMMATES/FLOOR ASSIGNMENTS
Students are generally all paired with one roommate. The roommate will always be a student within one year of age in either direction (ex. someone who is 16 could be paired with a 15 or 17 year old, but not an 18 year old) and attending the same program (i.e. actors with actors, filmmakers with filmmakers). Before lights out, students will be permitted to socialize together in the same floor. After lights out, they will sleep on different floors, according to gender with at least one overnight counselor available on each floor. If you have any special requests regarding roommates, or if you identify as non-binary and would like to clarify your floor/room preference, please send us an email ahead of time (cineacad@iu.edu).
Stay Informed During Your Summer Program at IU Bloomington
IMPORTANT ADDRESSES
- Collins Living-Learning Center: 541 N Woodlawn Ave, Bloomington, IN 47408
- Overnight Residence
- Forest Quadrangle: 1725 E 3rd St, Bloomington, IN 47406
- Dining
- McNutt Quadrangle: 1101 N Fee Ln #7502, Bloomington, IN 47406
- Dining
- Radio/TV Building: 1229 E 7th St. Bloomington, IN 47405
- Instruction Building (Filmmaking)
- Theatre Department Building: 166-1302 E 7th St, Bloomington, IN 47405
- Instruction Building (Acting)
- Eskenazi Fine Arts Building: 1201 E 7th St, Bloomington, IN 47405
- Friday Finale Location Rm. 015
CONTACT
If you need to reach a camper who will not have a mobile phone on him or her, please save the following contact information:
We are tremendously excited to meet all of you and share a great artistic experience. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any further questions. We can't wait to see what you create!