Introduction to Film Directing Weekend Course

Film Directing 4 Women
2.5
2 reviews
  • I have been on other film courses and though they were very good, I enjoyed the hands on aspect of this course from developing a critical eye for the art of film making to the short film segment where what had been learnt is put into practice. Students get to see a professionally edited copy of the film which further enhances learning. I found the course to be a great confidence booster for me and demystified the whole process of making a film. Course materials were adequate and the level was as I had expected and a little more.
    I recommend Film Directing 4 Women as a course provider. If you are looking for a great support network of other women film-makers as well as greater confidence in your ability as a film director then this is the course for you. If you are a complete beginner and fresh to film-making and directing this course will suit you down to the ground. The course leader had the most amazing skill of leading us students to recognising our inate creativity, and encouraging enlightening discussion.
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  • I have gained an enormous amount of confidence since attending the course and am currently working on my first project. The short filming project part of the course was highly enjoyable.
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In London

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Description

  • Type

    Workshop

  • Level

    Beginner

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    4 Days

To bring about a massive gain in confidence due to practical experience and knowledge gained during the course. Suitable for: Women of all ages who either want to direct or want to learn more about directing. You may be a complete beginner, a lapsed practitioner in need of a kickstart, or somewhere in between. Although the course concentrates on directing drama, many documentary directors have also benefitted hugely from this course.

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Start date

London
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On request

About this course

A passion for cinema and interest in the role of director.

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Reviews

2.5
  • I have been on other film courses and though they were very good, I enjoyed the hands on aspect of this course from developing a critical eye for the art of film making to the short film segment where what had been learnt is put into practice. Students get to see a professionally edited copy of the film which further enhances learning. I found the course to be a great confidence booster for me and demystified the whole process of making a film. Course materials were adequate and the level was as I had expected and a little more.
    I recommend Film Directing 4 Women as a course provider. If you are looking for a great support network of other women film-makers as well as greater confidence in your ability as a film director then this is the course for you. If you are a complete beginner and fresh to film-making and directing this course will suit you down to the ground. The course leader had the most amazing skill of leading us students to recognising our inate creativity, and encouraging enlightening discussion.
    ← | →
  • I have gained an enormous amount of confidence since attending the course and am currently working on my first project. The short filming project part of the course was highly enjoyable.
    ← | →
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5.0
excellent

Course rating

Recommended

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Linda Emmanuel

0.0
18/11/2010
What I would highlight: I have been on other film courses and though they were very good, I enjoyed the hands on aspect of this course from developing a critical eye for the art of film making to the short film segment where what had been learnt is put into practice. Students get to see a professionally edited copy of the film which further enhances learning. I found the course to be a great confidence booster for me and demystified the whole process of making a film. Course materials were adequate and the level was as I had expected and a little more.
I recommend Film Directing 4 Women as a course provider. If you are looking for a great support network of other women film-makers as well as greater confidence in your ability as a film director then this is the course for you. If you are a complete beginner and fresh to film-making and directing this course will suit you down to the ground. The course leader had the most amazing skill of leading us students to recognising our inate creativity, and encouraging enlightening discussion.
What could be improved: It was a bit cold during outdoor filming. I would have liked the course to last a lot longer, perhaps.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Linda Emmanuel

5.0
18/11/2010
What I would highlight: I have gained an enormous amount of confidence since attending the course and am currently working on my first project. The short filming project part of the course was highly enjoyable.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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Teachers and trainers (1)

Ruth Torjussen

Ruth Torjussen

Tutor

Ruth Torjussen is the founder of filmdirecting4women. She is a qualified teacher and the writer/director of seven shorts and one feature film. Ruth has also worked extensively on other projects in roles ranging from actor, producer and script editor to 1st AD and production manager. Ruth graduated from Bournemouth University in 2000 with a degree in Scriptwriting for Film and TV and has since attended numerous other workshops and courses in directing and producing. She has several projects in development

Course programme

This comprehensive course gives a thorough grounding in the creative and technical skills needed to direct. It is an extension of the hugely successful 3 day weekend course from last year with the emphasis on hands on learning in workshop based classes. We will cover: the role of the director, film grammar, camera, lighting, sound, casting and directing actors, writing a scene and designing the shots, shooting the scene, directing for the edit.

Who is it suitable for?

Women of all ages who either want to direct or want to learn more about directing. You may be a complete beginner, a lapsed practitioner in need of a kickstart, or somewhere in between. Although the course concentrates on directing drama, many documentary directors have also benefitted hugely from this course.

Benefits:

  • Women only supportive environment conducive to optimum learning
  • Tutors who passionately believe that we need more womens films and will therefore do all they can to facilitate your learning
  • Workshops designed to bring about a massive increase in confidence
  • A peer group which may include future collaborators

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