An intensive summer program for future filmmakers

Greetings Digital Cinema Academy 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 creating a tight-knit network of friendships as you work towards a future in filmmaking. We have an amazing lineup of lectures, discussions, and events to help you further your passion for the Cinematic Arts. 

To make the most of your week, we stress that you must read through this informational email thoroughly. 

First, please review the documents linked below, which include the Assumption of Risk form, Talent Consent form, and Medical Release form. Those three forms must be printed, signed by a parent or guardian, and brought with you on Sunday during registration or we cannot allow your child to attend. 

The required forms, as well as parking maps, can all be downloaded here 

DROP-OFF/PICK-UP 

Drop-off

Sunday, July 21th between 5-6pm EST 

Teter Quadrangle (501 N Sunrise Dr., Bloomington, IN 47406)  

Please park in the circle drive on Sunrise Dr. to unload belongings and enter the main doors to check in with on-site staff. Weather permitting, please then move your car to the lot off 10th St. to make room for others. You can refer to the maps linked above for further information. Please make sure you have the three forms completed and ready when you arrive. 

Dinner is included Friday night.

*Should you arrive late, call Andrew, the program Director, at (812) 856-8083 to inform him. 

Pick-up/Finale Event

Friday, July 26th, from 5-6pm EST 

IU Fine Arts Building Room 015 (1201 E 7th St, Bloomington, IN 47405) 

The camp will conclude with a showcase event where students will present their final projects for friends and family. We recommend parking on the top level of the East Parking Garage (150 N Eagleson Ave, Bloomington, IN 47405) and walking to the Fine Arts Building (about 7 minutes), so please plan on parking with enough time to get to the finale by 5pm. 

Pick-Up will be directly after the showcase. Students will already have their belongings with them.

Flights/Shuttles

If you are flying in, please email mschdca@indiana.edu with the following information: 

1. Arrival time at the Indianapolis Airport

2. Flight number

3. How you plan to arrive on campus 

4. Flight Departure Date/Time

To book shuttle tickets to and from the Indianapolis Airport and the IU campus, visit https://goexpresstravel.com/bloomington-airport-shuttle/. 

If possible, please book a shuttle that arrives on campus between 5-6pm on July 21st at the Willkie Dorm North stop. If you will be arriving early/late, just let us know. Once you have booked a shuttle, please send us your arrival information. Be sure you or your student has Andrew’s phone number saved so they can contact us upon your arrival on campus. 

Students should depart after the finale event around 6pm on July 26th from theIndiana Memorial Union (IMU) stop. 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 Teter 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 the Teter Residence Hall lounge before they leave for the day. 

Lunch/Dinner

Campers will be eating lunch and dinner at the Forest Residence Hall Food Court (a 15-minute walk from Radio/TV). 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

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: 

Rachel Dolgner 

RPS Registered Dietician 

nutrinfo@indiana.edu 

(812) 856-5851 

COVID INFORMATION 

At Indiana University, masks are not currently required for students, staff or faculty. If a student starts to feel Covid-like symptoms, the protocol is as follows: 

• Student immediately takes a rapid-result Covid test (we will have some, but it is suggested to send one with your student just in case)

• If the student tests positive, the camper is to stay in their assigned room until picked up by a parent/guardian or until the camper has been fever-free for at least 24 hours (without the use of fever-reducing medication) and have had an overall improvement of their symptoms.

• When the student ends their isolation, they are to take the added precautions for the next 5 days: 

  • Wear a well-fitting mask around others

  • Exercise proper hygiene such as washing hands, covering your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, and cleaning frequently touched surfaces

THINGS TO BRING 

• Clothes for the week 

• All toiletries

  • Shampoo & soap – the dorm does not provide 

  • Shower shoes 

•  Alarm Clock (either on phone or standalone device) – the overnight counselor will help get the campers up on time, but it would be good for each camper to also have their own means of waking up. 

• Any Necessary Medication 

• Rain Gear – it is not uncommon to have rain during the camp, so please pack a poncho or umbrella for when we will be walking outside. 

• Notebook/Pens/Pencils 

• Laptop Computer (optional) – We will provide all necessary computers during the daily sessions, but if your child wants to work on their projects in the evenings at the residence hall, then they may want to bring a personal computer to use. Students will be using Premiere Pro on our lab machines for editing the projects. 

*Linens are included – Linen packages include bedsheets, pillowcases, and 2 towels. The towels are meant to last the week, laundry has an additional charge. Teter will not provide pillows or blankets, so please bring your own. 

*Students will be walking their belongings from Teter to the Radio-TV building on Friday morning (10 min walk) so please bring a manageable amount to walk.*

ROOMMATES/FLOOR ASSIGNMENTS 

The rooms at Teter accommodate two students each, so most students will be paired with a roommate. 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 one overnight counselor on each floor. If you would like to request a specific roommate, or if you identify as non-binary and would like to clarify your floor/room preference, please send us an email ahead of time (mschdca@indiana.edu). 

*Participants will be supervised at all times by either Andrew, or other instructors/counselors. 

*Security at the residence hall is fully operated to only allow entry to those with the appropriate keycard. 

 IMPORTANT ADDRESSES 

• Teter Quadrangle: 501 N Sunrise Dr. Bloomington, IN 47406 

  • Overnight Residence 

  • Center desk #: (812) 855-4034 

• Forest Quadrangle: 1725 E 3rd St, Bloomington, IN 47406 

  • Dining 

• Radio/TV Building: 1229 E 7th St. Bloomington, IN 47405 

  • Classroom 

• IU Fine Arts Building Room 015: 1201 E 7th St, Bloomington, IN 47405 

  • Finale/Pickup Location 

Live from the industry!

IU graduate Michael Uslan, the Executive Producer, originator, and owner of the Batman film franchise, has been slated to speak to the students on Zoom. Unfortunately, during the week of the DCA Uslan has already commited to speak at Comic-Con.  However, he is still very interested in talking to the DCA students and has offered to speak the week after the academy on Wednesday, July 31st, from 3-4pm EST. We hope your student is able to attend!

Please join using the following link: https://iu.zoom.us/j/87247636312

The meeting will be recorded if you’re unable to join.

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: 

Andrew Behringer 

Camp Director 

(812) 856-8083

This number is an office line, but it also rings Andrew’s cell phone 24/7. It should be used to call in case of emergency, or to ask any last-minute questions during check-in or pick-up. 

We are tremendously excited to meet all of you and share a great IU Cinematic Arts experience. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any further questions. We can't wait to see what you create!