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Intensive Filmmaking course - 5 days

Intensive Filmmaking course - 5 days

Write, shoot and direct your own film with our five-day Filmmaking School. Learn the fundamentals of filmmaking and be guided through the whole filmmaking process, from storyboarding to editing.

Looking at industry examples, from indie to blockbuster films, you will get a thorough understanding of different genres and the various skills needed to create a film from scratch. At the end of the course you will have collaborated on writing, directing and editing a film that you will get to take home. 

Filmmaking School Course Content:

During our filmmaking course you will:

  • Develop a thorough overview of film genres
  • Learn various camera techniques
  • Learn various lighting techniques
  • Learn about cinematography
  • Storyboard your film, learning to develop a story
  • Gain knowledge of film editing techniques

Type

Filmmaking

Equipment

Equipment will be provided

Filmmaking School Schedule

DAY ONE

Our five-day course will kick off with an introduction to the world of film production. Learn about the various roles and responsibilities of the film set; from the Producer, Writer, Director and Cinematographer to the Sound Recordist, Production Designer, Script Supervisor and Editor. In the afternoon you will explore the Cinematographer and Director roles more in-depth.

DAY TWO

Day two will take you into the realm of writing, and as a group you will develop a story idea. You will be looking at the writing process, exploring genre, dramatic conflict, character goals and resolution. During the second half of the day, you will move on to storyboarding, where you will visualise your script and gain further insight into the work of the Director.

DAY THREE

On day three you will do a performance workshop, learning about the Actor's process. You will also try your hand at recording sound before you start shooting your film.

DAY FOUR

You will spend some of the day wrapping up your shoot before moving on the editing stage, using Adobe Premiere.

DAY FIVE

On the final day of the course, you will finish the editing of your film, before enjoying a screening. 

Your Film

At the end of our course you will take away a film that you have written, directed and edited.

CLASSES STARTING SOON

DATE DAY TIME (BST) DURATION TUTOR VENUE PRICE BOOKING
29 Apr - 3 May Mon 10:00-17:00 5 days (Monday - Friday) Matt Taylor City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill £675.00
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You are welcome to join the course up to the second class.

ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS

Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.

Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833 .

CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS

Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 38 Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4RN

Cheque - You can also pay by cheque by filling out this form (click here) and posting it to the address above.

10% DISCOUNT AVAILABLE

If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course.

INDUSTRY TUTORS

City Academy tutors are experienced artists and performers that work in the industry. If your tutor's availability changes at short notice, our team will arrange for a suitable replacement and notify you in advance.

CANCELLATIONS POLICY

We offer a full refund or full credit of your original course if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking.

We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend.

(For more information please see our terms and conditions)

PAYMENT OPTIONS

DATE DAY TIME (BST) DURATION TUTOR VENUE PRICE BOOKING
29 Apr - 3 May Mon 10:00-17:00 5 days (Monday - Friday) Matt Taylor City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill £675.00
10% OFF
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12 Aug - 16 Aug Mon 10:00-17:00 5 days (Monday - Friday) Matt Taylor City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill £750.00
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You are welcome to join the course up to the second class.

ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS

Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.

Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833 .

CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS

Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 38 Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4RN

Cheque - You can also pay by cheque by filling out this form (click here) and posting it to the address above.

10% DISCOUNT AVAILABLE

If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course.

INDUSTRY TUTORS

City Academy tutors are experienced artists and performers that work in the industry. If your tutor's availability changes at short notice, our team will arrange for a suitable replacement and notify you in advance.

CANCELLATIONS POLICY

We offer a full refund or full credit of your original course if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking.

We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend.

(For more information please see our terms and conditions)

PAYMENT OPTIONS

All City Academy tutors are experienced professionals from theatre, film/TV and performance industries. So whilst they're training you they may also be rehearsing for a West End show or working on a movie. We like that and we do believe it makes a difference in class.

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