From Screen Time to Story Time in 1 Week
MiniMakers Academy is a playful, beginner-friendly video editing course where kids (ages 6–10) get to create their very own Pet or Toy Adventure movie.
Confidence, creativity, and real digital skills, all wrapped in fun. 
Kid approved, parent-approved. Certificate Included.
How it works
Simple, playful steps that turn screen time into a story worth sharing.
Plan
Pick a pet or toy. Use the story mountain, Scene Planner and Shot Planner to map your mini‑movie.
Film
Shoot short clips on any phone or tablet using your Scene Planner and Shot Planner as a guide.
Edit
Explore and learn video editing. Drag‑and‑drop editing with music, titles & sound effects.
Premiere
Host a premiere night where family and friends get to see your amazing movie!
What They’ll Learn
- Record and edit short video clips
- Add fun sound effects, music, and titles
- Understand basic storytelling and planning
- Build confidence as digital creators
- Share a finished video they’re proud of
Parent‑friendly: kid‑safe tools, printable templates, short lessons.
It's screen time you'll actually feel good about
Why Parents Love It
Designed with kids in mind, and parents in heart.
Confidence and Creativity
Kids finish a real project they’re proud to show off. Delivers screen-time that builds confidence, not just consumes content.
Future-ready Skills
Teaches storytelling, script writing, video editing, problem solving, digital literacy & creativity made fun.
Safe and Simple
“I couldn’t believe what my 7-year-old made by the end of the course — she was so proud to show her video to the whole family!”
FAQs
Does my child need experience?
Nope! MiniMakers is built for beginners ages 6–10 with step‑by‑step guidance.
What device is needed?
Any phone/tablet to film, plus a basic laptop for editing with kid‑safe tools.
How long does it take?
The course itself will take about 2–3 hours total across a week, in fun bite‑size lessons (5-10 minutes). Any editing, filming, and planning can take as long as each child needs and would depend on what
How much help is needed from parents?
Most kids can follow along independently. However, they may need an adult to help with the transferring of files from a device to computer in order to edit. You will also need to print out the resources from the resource pack as well as their certificate.
Is there a refund?
Yes. A 7 day money‑back guarantee so you can try it risk‑free.
Is it safe for my child to use CapCut in this course?
Absolutely! In this course, your child does not need to sign in, create an account, or accept CapCut’s terms and conditions. We only use the app locally to edit videos, add sound effects, titles, and export the final movie to your device.
However, if you choose to sign in or create an account within CapCut, you will be agreeing to their terms and conditions directly. We encourage parents to review them here: Read CapCut’s Terms and Conditions
MiniMakers Academy is not affiliated with CapCut and cannot be held responsible for any data or permissions you agree to by creating an account.