ONE DAY DOCUMENTARY FILM SCHOOL: Practical Film Workshop

Training

In Brighton And Hove

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£ 90 VAT exempt

Description

  • Type

    Training

  • Level

    Beginner

  • Location

    Brighton and hove

  • Class hours

    7h

  • Duration

    1 Day

A one day practical film workshop to learn the basics of documentary film-making including how to write, direct, produce, finance, shoot, edit and sell your finished documentary film.

Suitable for: Everyone welcome aged 18+.

This practical workshop is a whistle-stop introduction to the world of micro-documentaries led by award-winning filmmakers Toni Harman and Alex Wakeford. They have their own film production company and are the founders of Brighton Film Workshops.

It covers everything from coming up with a concept, researching, scripting, directing, the practical techniques for operating camera & sound for plus the basics of editing, marketing, distributing and selling documentaries to make a profit.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Brighton And Hove (East Sussex)
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Studio 4, Bird Studios, Vantage Point New England Street Brighton, East Sussex Bn1 4gw, BN1 4GW

Start date

On request

About this course

To learn the essentials of documentary film-making - so for everyone to leave having an understanding of the work involved in making and selling a film - which will hopefully inspire people to go out and make their own films!

Anyone aged 16+ with an interest in making films.

No requirements, just a passion to make films!

Certificate of Attendance.

it's a very practical hands-on course, that is fast-paced and fund!

You will be emailed by the course director, Toni Harman and you will be sent a link to book onto the course.

On the day, we will film a range of practical exercises, but we won't make a complete short film.

Yes. You will be emailed a set of useful handouts after the workshop.

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Subjects

  • Film
  • Filmmaking
  • Video Production
  • Video Camera
  • Film Production
  • Film Directing
  • Film Making

Teachers and trainers (2)

Alex Wakeford

Alex Wakeford

DoP / Writer / Producer

DoP of commercials, short films, feature films and writer / producer of CREDO, a low budget independent feature film recently released by Lionsgate.

Toni  Harman

Toni Harman

Director / Producer

Award-winning director / producer who has made several shorts which have been broadcast in over 40 countries worldwide. First feature film CREDO has been sold internationally including a release by a major Hollywood Studio.

Course programme

Limited places available on this one day practical workshop on how to write, produce, direct, shoot and edit documentary films:

Covering:

Pre-production:
Writing a proposal, preparing a budget and schedule, sources of finance, writing a documentary script, hiring the right kit, organising the location and a check-list of what to take with you. Plus choosing the right documentary style – whether it is a first person authored film, an observational documentary or something more artistically unique!

The shoot:
Practical demonstrations on how to set up the camera, basic lighting and sound, how to shoot sequences, cut-aways and how to interview your subject including what questions to ask and how to ask them!

Post-production:
Basic editing principles, writing voice-over, choosing music, graphics, grade, dub and finishing your film, plus essentials of marketing, PR, distribution, film festival strategy and selling your film to make a profit!

Run by producer/director of award-winning documentaries.

Venue: Studio 4, Bird Studios, New England Street, Brighton BN1 4GW
Central location: 8 mins walk from Brighton train station

Sun 12th June Time: 10-5pm.

Normal Price: £149
Early Book price: £99 (If booked by 30th April 2016)

Schedule

  • 10:00 Introduction and discussion on the art and technique of documentary film-making
  • 11:00 Everything you need to know about producing, pre-production and preparing to shoot your documentary film
  • 13:00 Short lunch (not provided - please bring packed lunch)
  • 13:30 Practical demonstration of Self-Shooting, how to set up a digital camera, tripod sound & simple lights using professional digital film equipment. Shooting sequences and interviews.
  • 15:15 Break
  • 15:30 Discussion on all aspects of post-production including writing script, offline and online editing, sound post & finishing your film.
  • 17:00 Wrap

Additional information

Comments: We keep our classes small in order for all students to have a chance to participate in the practical exercises.
Career opportunities: This workshop will introduce you to the basics of documentary film-making which will help prepare you for when you make your own documentary films. This will also be good preparation for employment in the factual television or independent filmmaking industry.
Credits/Points: Certificate of Attendance
Students per class: 16
Contact person: Toni Harman

ONE DAY DOCUMENTARY FILM SCHOOL: Practical Film Workshop

£ 90 VAT exempt