Make a Short Film About Wizards

What can we use if we don't have glitter, stickers, cardboard, or a tripod from the materials list?

Torn colored paper or sequined fabric can replace glitter or stickers for the potion bottle, a cereal box or folded posterboard can stand in for cardboard to make the hat or cape, and a stack of books or a mug can hold your phone steadier instead of a tripod.

My footage is shaky or too dark—what should I do while filming each scene?

Move to the chosen filming spot near a window or turn on the lamp for steady light, put your phone on a stable surface or the tripod and carefully reframe so everyone fits, then re-record short clips so you can trim bad parts later in the editing app.

How can I adapt the one-page script, costume, and filming steps for younger or older kids?

For younger children, simplify to a 2–3 scene script, make one very simple cape or hat and a basic wand and let them improvise lines, while older kids can expand to a full one-page script, build a detailed potion bottle prop, film multiple takes, and add more effects in the editing app.

How can we extend or personalize the short wizard film beyond the basic instructions?

Invite friends for more characters, record original sound effects or a short soundtrack on your phone and import it into the editing app, create extra props to appear in different scenes, and add more than one visual magic effect before exporting and sharing on DIY.org.