Maximum 18 students. Each student writes a treatment for a short film and one is selected for class production, shot on 16mm film and edited on Steenbeck flatbeds. Working with a director, the editor pulls together images and sound to tell the story that has been captured on film. Working with 16mm film footage, students assemble and edit a short film from the previous part-time session s Weekend Film Shoot.
Students learn the role of the producer from concept to launch.
Discussions include how to pitch, finance, plan, budget, oversee and deliver a production. Guest speakers discuss their experiences working in film and television. Discussions include how to write, research and shoot a documentary as well as the roles of the producer, director, writer, cameraperson and editor. This course also covers the business side of the documentary, including pitching, contracts and locations. This course introduces students to how a film is shot.