Summer Workshops in Filmmaking
Write, Direct, Shoot and Edit Your Film in 4 Weeks
Workshops, Summer 2012:
June Filmmaking Workshop: June 3 – June 30
July Filmmaking Workshop: July 1 – July 28
August Filmmaking Workshop: July 29 - August 25
Each participant shoots his or her own film.
Covering screenwriting, directing, camera, editing and sound, the four-week summer workshops at Prague Film School are designed to lead the student from story idea to finished short film.
Tuition Fees: 2,660EUR (covers program and equipment costs).
Number of places is limited - apply now to secure a place: go to application form download section
Workshops, Summer 2012:
June Filmmaking Workshop: June 3 – June 30
July Filmmaking Workshop: July 1 – July 28
August Filmmaking Workshop: July 29 - August 25
Each participant shoots his or her own film.
Covering screenwriting, directing, camera, editing and sound, the four-week summer workshops at Prague Film School are designed to lead the student from story idea to finished short film.
Tuition Fees: 2,660EUR (covers program and equipment costs).
Number of places is limited - apply now to secure a place: go to application form download section
REVIEW OF COURSES
1. Screenwriting
A Confucian maxim holds that rotten wood can't be carved. It’s the same with screenplays - the best directing and the best actors cannot salvage a poor script. Screenwriting classes will teach the most important aspects of dramatic writing in the context of film. Organized around writing assignments, classroom critique and screenings, the sessions will concentrate on such elements as story concept, character, storytelling, format and more.
2. Directing
While a quality screenplay provides the basis for a good film, it does not guarantee one. Directing is the art of translating a script to screen. Knowing how to work with actors, work from a storyboard, and breakdown a scene is essential to film production. Here students will receive instruction in directing short narratives, student-produced and other. Classes incorporate hands-on shooting and lecture/screening sessions.
3. Cinematography
Students will be instructed in the aesthetics and techniques of the cinematographer’s craft. Principles of continuity, shot sequencing, and technical aspects related to cinematography are taught. The intensive studio classes also cover composition, lighting, camera controls and more. Students will use SONY HDV cameras cameras.
4. Editing
This part of the program covers the aesthetic and technical aspects of editing. Understanding storytelling techniques and the basics of dramaturgy is necessary in furthering the creative vision of the director. Technical skills will be taught using Avid editing tools: students will learn to organize source footage, edit sync and non-sync material, trim sequences, edit audio, add effects, titles and more.
5. Sound Design Workshop
The sound design workshop will teach the students to plan, record and edit sound in their films.
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE IN DETAIL:
WEEK I (classes)
• Monday - Friday:
Screenwriting: 9.30 - 11.15
Directing: 11.30 - 13.15
Cinematography: 15.00 - 16.45
Editing: 17.00 - 18.45
• Saturday:
Film exercise shooting: 9.00 - 18.00
• Sunday:
Film exercise editing: 9.00 - 21.00
WEEK II (classes, consultations & pre-production for film shoot)
• Monday - Friday:
Screenwriting: 9.30 - 11.15
Directing: 11.30 - 13.15
Cinematography: 15.00 - 16.45
Editing: 17.00 - 18.45
• Saturday - Sunday
Shooting of student films
WEEK III (shooting of student films)
Students shoot their own films, and crew for other students.
WEEK IV (post-production & evaluations)
• Monday - Thursday
Post-production
• Friday
Evaluations with faculty: 9.00 - 14.00
Public screening: 15.00 - 17.00
Closing event: 20.00
