Understand the different roles of crew members in a film/video production team, i.e. Art director, Music director, Choreographer, Make-up artist, Costume designer, Action. Effectively communicate with crew members. Getting along with the actors for best performances. Understand different types of shots. Understand the casting process, best practices and identifying good actors. Finding appropriate location, environment and building for film. Understand the use of appropriate lighting for scene specifics. Setting up the production office.

Each Course or module will be two weeks in length.

THEORY

The 1st week will involve an introduction to the theory with regards each specific module.

PRACTICE

The 2nd week will involve the physical production of a 3-minute film, by students organized in teams, which will be conceived, prepared, filmed and edited by themselves.

MENTORING

• These films and students will be mentored by the Tutors;

• Students will be encouraged to build up a body of work, both during and after their courses.

• Students will be encouraged to specialize from the beginning.

• And to form creative teams where they will learn to work in groups.