Time to Live
14 days to create, connect, discover yourself and make your own film.
An international film camp for teenagers aged 11–17.
Session 2: 8–22 August 2027
Takes 2 minutes. No payment now.
Lake Garda · film crew · final premiere
60
campers per session
1,000+
teenagers attended since 2014
60+
films created by campers
Film camp in Italy for teenagers aged 11–17
Maksatics Film Camp is a 14-day programme on Lake Garda where teenagers create their own film — from idea and script to shooting and the final premiere.
It is an international summer camp for teenagers living in Europe, bringing together creativity, teamwork, and the development of confidence.
The programme includes:
- —creating a film from scratch
- —working with a professional crew
- —developing soft skills
- —immersion in a creative environment
€3,700. €3,500 for returning campers who book and pay early
Families in Europe
Thoughtful Parents
Creators, Not Spectators
Founder
Yulia Romanenkova
"I create a space where Russian culture is not a museum, but a living environment of thought."
For over 18 years I've been building a cultural environment for teenagers. When my children were growing up across different countries, I saw firsthand: it's vital for a child to preserve their cultural core — the ability to think, take responsibility, and feel their own significance.
I wanted to create a space where teenagers are truly heard. Where their ideas aren't dismissed. Where they learn to work as a team and bring their vision to life.
Maksatics is not a business project. It is systematic work to preserve depth of thinking in an era of superficial information.
Maksatics — a summer that changes you.
This is my mission.
SEASON 2027
Time to Live
Time is the one thing we can never get back.
We can spend it waiting, worrying and endlessly scrolling — or fill it with friendship, love, creativity and adventure. Why do some days fade away while others stay with us forever?
At Maksatics, teenagers do not just watch other people’s stories: they create their own. Through filmmaking and teamwork, they learn to make choices, collaborate, take responsibility and bring ideas to life.
This is not a lesson in time management. It is a chance to experience life fully.
Time to dream. Time to connect. Time to create. Time to be yourself. Time to live.
TIME TO LIVE — THE EXPERIENCE
Each session will have its own creative story. Details coming soon.
Film Production
Every camper discovers their role — from screenwriter to sound designer.
Art Workshop
Design and construction of sets, props, and visual environments
Acting
On-camera presence, emotion, and improvisation
Directing & Screenwriting
Script development, directing, and leading the creative process
Cinematography
Camera work, lighting, composition, and editing
Sound Design
Sound recording, voice-over, and audio post-production
Producing
Production management, scheduling, and project coordination.
«He finished something he started — for the first time. And brought home a real film.»— Anna, parent
Creativity, sports and evenings by the lake
What Your Child Will Learn
- Setting goals and achieving them
- Working as part of a team
- Taking responsibility
- Finding common ground
- Developing self-confidence
«She came back more confident — and signed up for the school theatre on her own.»— Olga, parent
Casa per Ferie Al Carmine — a 15th-century guesthouse in the heart of Northern Italy. The ideal environment for creativity, contemplation, and inspiration.
What's Included
Programme & creative
Stay & care
Beyond the camp
Forms to Complete
Paid Separately
- Flights
- Group or individual transfers to and from the camp
- Visa and consular fees
- Additional services at the guesthouse and beyond
- Changeover night accommodation — €140
- Parents are responsible for any damage caused by their child
Safety
- All team members are fully certified. Closed campus. 14 seasons without incidents.
- Group chaperoning is available upon request for an additional fee
Why Film?
Film is the language of emotion. It brings story, feeling, image, and movement together into a single powerful expression.
Language of Emotion
Film connects emotion, visuals, and storytelling into one whole
Teamwork
A film cannot be created alone
Creativity
A free space for self-expression and bold ideas
A Tangible Result
A finished film — proof of what you're capable of.
Professional Mentors
Directors and instructors with film industry experience. Graduates of leading creative colleges worldwide.
12+ years
working with teenagers
Professionals
from the film industry
1:3
mentor-to-student ratio
«It really felt like a team — not staff and kids.»— Mark, 14, camper
Moments from Past Seasons
Real emotions, real creativity, real friendships
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Choose Your Session
Two 14-day sessions available.
Booking takes 2 minutes. Your spot is held without payment.
Booking takes 2 minutes. Your spot is held without payment.
Give your child
a summer they'll never forget
Give your child the chance to discover what they're truly capable of.
If this feels right — you can take the next step calmly.
Booking takes 2 minutes. Your spot is held without payment.
Ask a questionNo pressure. We are here when you are ready.
real moments
Not staged, not retouched — ordinary days of the session as the children see them.
birthday during the session evening with the team final evening holi, 2022
