2-Day Filmmaking Workshop

2-Day Film Workshop in Florence, Italy

The 2-Day Filmmaking Workshop in Florence, Italy is an intensive, hands-on film class that provides a strong introduction to filmmaking. Students learn a great amount in a very short time, rapidly running through the basics of writing, directing and cinematography.

Workshop DescriptionWorkshop Name: 2-Day Filmmaking Workshop

NYFA’s 2-Day Filmmaking Workshop covers the basic elements of the filmmaking craft. Throughout the workshop, students undergo an intensive study in camerawork, writing, directing and screenwriting, as well as story development, directing, and pre-production.

The workshop is designed for students interested in exploring the possibilities of filmmaking. To learn more, see NYFA’s Course Catalog.

NYFA also offers the possibility to learn filmmaking from anywhere through a variety of online filmmaking workshops.

CLASS DETAILS

Directing
At the core of the Four Week Program, this Area of Study introduces students to all major aspects of filmmaking. Students will learn concepts to help achieve maximum psychological impact by studying the director’s decisions in camera placement, blocking, staging, and visual image design. Students will be challenged to think comprehensively about their film projects in terms of the economic realities of low-budget student production. Using their own film projects as prototypes, students will learn to break down their film scripts in terms of story and emotional beats, shot selection and composition, and budgeting and scheduling. This Area of Study will be the forum for preparing, screening, and critiquing three short films.

Screenwriting
This Area of Study introduces the established tools and language used in writing a film project. Students will take a story from the initial idea to script with an emphasis on the fundamentals of visual storytelling. The intersection of story structure, theme, character, tension, and conflict is examined through detailed scene analysis. The in-class discussion provides students with constructive analysis and support. Students are encouraged to tell their stories visually, rather than relying on dialogue.

Cinematography
Students undergo intensive training in the use of HD digital video cameras and their accessories. Through hands-on workshops and film tests, they will also learn fundamental lighting techniques. As they progress through the workshop, they learn how to support the mood of the story with lighting choices and  experiment with expressive lighting styles.  

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TIMES AND BREAKDOWN BY WEEK

This hands-on program is an immersive, two-day workshop with full-time hours. Times may vary. Please request information for more details.

PROGRAM AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

This course requires the following software and equipment:

  • External hard drive (costs $30-$200)
  • An SD Card

Film School
Alumni

Manuel Garcia-Rulfo  

Manuel Garcia-Rulfo

Actor

 
Tracy Oliver  

Tracy Oliver

Filmmaker

 
Lucy Luna  

Lucy Luna

Screenwriter | Director

 
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Tuition

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Dates

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Please note: Equipment, curriculum, and projects are subject to change and may vary depending on location. Students should consult the most recently published campus catalog for the most up-to-date curriculum.