MODULE #2 of 2012 Leaders of Multimedia series
Spring 2: Write, Direct, Produce!
Develop your style. Design your own original film!
Students will discover their voice to share through film. “How to tell a story with pictures” is essential to the art of film making. Student writers will learn to refine their ideas, develop plot and characters and how to bring it to the page in a timeline like the professionals. Learning the proper technique prepares the ground for inspiration. This course will cover:
screenplay writing: structure, transitions, events, and through-lines
directing for the screen: script analysis, rehearsal, shoot-planning, professionalism
proper listening and talking to actors
story-boarding
Goffman Technique
weekly “dutch filmmaking” challenges
“pre-editing” with a director’s eye
the production and marketing of a “pitch video” to raise the funds for your film to be produced in the summer (your tuition).
production coordination: including design, budgeting, fundraising, scheduling, and casting
The student’s screenplays will culminate in a final performance in the form of a staged reading by actors and presentation of their IndieGoGo “pitch videos.” They will introduce their screenplay and have the opportunity to hear their words aloud and hear the audience respond to their work. Students will discover their voice through film and build confidence in sharing their ideas. All students have the opportunity to submit their film as a “treatment” to be considered for production this summer in the 2nd Annual HARA Short-Film Creation-Fest. {Click here for more information for Summer}
This class is open for 15 students.
Previously, this course was offered for $650 in 2011. Because of generous support from the Arts Council of Monterey County and the S.T.A.R Foundation, we can now offer our Spring and Summer sessions at a reduced rate.
$300 for Alumni. $400 for new students.
($450 for a payment plan)
Weekend Class Dates:
10 Classes: Saturdays 12:30-5:30pm.
(*plus two Sunday classes at the end of April to prepare the final draft of their short-film script for the showcase)
March 3, 10, 17, 31, April 7, 14, 21, (& Sunday 22) 28, (& Sunday 29)
May 12th Staged Reading Performance
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To schedule an interview, call Brittney @ 323-302-1946
