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The Reel Pitch: Selling Your Project On Page
Made in NY Media Center by IFP See all classes by this school @ 30 John St, Brooklyn, NY
Full Course Name The Reel Pitch: Selling Your Project On The Page, Screen, And In Person When most filmmakers, producers and content creators think of pitching, they envision themselves stuttering over their plot points to a shark tank of “moneymen” who hold the fate of this project in their hands. However, pitching begins the moment you commit to making a film or series. Every project begins, in one way or another, in the form of written words...
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Metrics of Media: Discover the Currency of the Industry
Made in NY Media Center by IFP See all classes by this school @ 30 John St, Brooklyn, NY
Ratings, shares, hits, live + same day, C3, demo delivery – these are among the coins of the realm in the entertainment industry. But what is this media math? How is audience measured? And how does that audience measurement translate to the dollars that move the industry? Learn to converse about the currency that ad sales, finance, producers, and programmers live by. This course is taught by Ray Giacopelli, a programming and media...
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DIY Distribution and Festival Strategies
Made in NY Media Center by IFP See all classes by this school @ 30 John St, Brooklyn, NY
With distribution, marketing, and festival opportunities emerging and shifting with unprecedented speed, filmmakers need to develop a strategy for their films that is built upon the concepts of change and flexibility. This workshop will explore the current landscape and help filmmakers develop a plan for their films that not only reflects the marketplace, but the goals and objectives they have set for their work. In the first class, we’ll explore...
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$150
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Content that Sells:Get Business Savvy & Find Audience
Made in NY Media Center by IFP See all classes by this school @ 30 John St, Brooklyn, NY
Practical tips, both creative and economic, for crafting content that will find an audience and sell to distributors. Streaming services, television networks, and film companies all have something in common – they each want and need content. It’s the lifeblood of the industry. From scripted to unscripted and documentary, there are rules, concerns, and techniques that inform them all. So what makes content connect with audiences? And who is the...
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Documentary Story Structure Workshop
Made in NY Media Center by IFP See all classes by this school @ 30 John St, Brooklyn, NY
Documentary Story Structure Workshop: Learn the Text-Based Approach the Experts Use If you’ve ever sat helplessly in the edit room with hours and hours of documentary footage that you don’t know what to do with, this is the class for you. Learn the method developed by many of today’s best working documentarians to edit their footage, using a text-based plan to craft their stories from their footage. And, even better, after you learn...
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Bulletproof Foundations of Filmmaking - Film Tech
CLASS & CO See all classes by this school @ 260 Ainslie St, Brooklyn, NY
In this course, we’ll explore the technical side of filmmaking having to do with cameras and lighting. This will not be a typical encyclopedic overview of what’s out there. We will go into great detail about the many tools that are available and discuss their common applications, but also scenarios for which one tool is better than the other, as well as dispelling myths and wrongly held beliefs. A selection of the topics include: ...
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$60
La Nouvelle Vague: French New Wave Cinema Workshop
Learn French BK See all classes by this school @ 33 Nassau Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Ask any film directors today: the influence of French New Wave is unprecedented. From music videos to Instagram, the aesthetics of Jean-Luc Godard, François Truffaut and Alain Resnais has been imitated countless times. In this workshop, we will study the cultural impact of this era in cinema, a time where making films meant collaborating with friends with little money and great ideas. Find out how a wild bunch of young artists reshaped cinema. This...
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$40
The Independent Film Industry: Business of Film
Brooklyn Comedy Collective See all classes by this school @ 137 Montrose Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Are you a filmmaker or aspiring filmmaker looking to break into the film biz? BCC presents our first workshop on the independent film industry from an experienced junior executive, Rachael Labes. You’ll learn the ins and outs of film acquisitions and have an opportunity to pitch your feature and receive feedback. This workshop will include: an overview of independent film acquisitions and distribution an in-depth look at the life...
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$30
Pitching Your Documentary Lab: Trends & Insights
DCTV See all classes by this school @ 87 Lafayette St, New York, NY
Master the art of pitching your documentary with expert guidance on creating captivating pitch decks and delivering persuasive presentations. This workshop empowers filmmakers to confidently navigate the media landscape and connect with producers, distributors, and funding partners to bring their vision to life.
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Production Week
DCTV See all classes by this school @ 87 Lafayette St, New York, NY
Designed for those seeking an extensive introduction to the world of digital production, this comprehensive hands-on workshop combines content from our Camera, Lighting and Audio Fundamentals workshops, and goes one step further with a session on pre-production and full-day to practice shooting. Capture Manhattan at 24 frames per second! This is a Production workshop at the Fundamentals level. Topics...
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COL 101: An Introduction to Color Grading with Resolve
Manhattan Edit Workshop See all classes by this school @ 119 W 23rd St, New York, NY
Discover the art of color grading and unleash your creativity with Resolve software in this comprehensive workshop at Manhattan Edit Workshop. Perfect for beginners, this course will teach you everything you need to know about color theory, grading techniques, and workflows. Unleash your inner colorist and bring your visuals to life.
Mon, Mar 17th, 10am–6pm EDT
(24 hours over 3 sessions)
Docu Intensive
DCTV See all classes by this school @ 87 Lafayette St, New York, NY
Eager filmmakers, come forward for a comprehensive immersion in documentary storytelling! This in-depth workshop takes you through the pre-production, production, and post-production process. During week one, examine the documentary form by reviewing films, pitching your doc idea, creating a shot list and preparing for production. During week two, execute your concept and shoot your footage. A complimentary one-week production equipment rental...
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DIY Stop Motion Animation (Online)
DCTV See all classes by this school @ 87 Lafayette St, New York, NY
Bring your creative vision to life using stop motion animation! This workshop will cover pre-production, production, and post-production with a focus on low budget, DIY handmade animation methods. Execute several short in-class projects practicing a variety of animating techniques and styles. Take the material you shot and add audio elements to make your creations pop. Ta-da! In this workshop, you will create original work, requiring that you work...
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Film Finance
Livestream Public See all classes by this school @ 195 Morgan Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Patrick will be presenting a Keynote speech prior to his fellow panelists joining him. Film Interchange is about forward movement. It is the intent of this organization to connect you with the people you need to know to take your filmmaking career to the next level. Monthly events are organized, with topnotch guest speakers who present information on various topics. Personal introductions are made to ensure you get to...
All levels
18 and older
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$60
Video DSLR
DCTV See all classes by this school @ 87 Lafayette St, New York, NY
Get that 35mm film look with these ever-popular still cameras that shoot HD video, complete with stellar image quality, adjustable frame rates and customizable manual settings. Compare the full frame Canon 5D with the crop frame 7D, practice dual system audio, and take your creativity to new heights with Canon EF/EF-S mount lenses. Get ready to use your DSLR to its full potential! This is a Production workshop at the Extensions level....
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Trailer Editing
DCTV See all classes by this school @ 87 Lafayette St, New York, NY
Cutting a film trailer is an art form of its own. Whether your goal is to secure funding, raise awareness, or market your film to a new audience, a trailer is an essential tool. Trailers are also illuminating templates that bring a clarity to cinematic storytelling, 3-act structure, and story mechanics. In Trailer Editing, watch samples of effective film teasers and trailers, learn about tried and true structures, and discuss the best way to...
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From Editor to Preditor
Manhattan Edit Workshop See all classes by this school @ 119 W 23rd St, New York, NY
This course is designed to teach you how to tell a story. It will teach how a story is structured, what makes a good open and a good close, and what you want and need to see and hear in between. A post-producer is responsible for transforming an often extensive quantity of unorganized audio and video clips into a cohesive story that entertains, informs, and above all, holds the viewers’ attention. Students will have access to all footage and...
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Making the Cut
Manhattan Edit Workshop See all classes by this school @ 119 W 23rd St, New York, NY
The purpose of this course is to reveal the art and technique of master editors through the screening and discussion of their work. By doing a cut-by-cut analysis, Bobbie will explain the strategies and decisions behind the editing of many successful films - based on extensive interviews from her books, panels, and event series - which will ultimately empower you to become a better editor and storyteller yourself. Schedule: CLASS ONE - From...
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Green Screen
DCTV See all classes by this school @ 87 Lafayette St, New York, NY
Master the fundamentals in chroma keying to create backgrounds, effects, characters and cinematic elements. In this workshop, you will set up, light and shoot a brief scene with a green screen background, then import your footage to key in alternative backgrounds using Premiere. Technically awesome movie-making magic! This is a First Frame to Final Cut workshop. Topics include: Setting up a Green Screen Lighting and Shooting Media Management...
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$200
Guerilla Filmmaking
DCTV See all classes by this school @ 87 Lafayette St, New York, NY
Guerilla filmmaking is DIY filmmaking with low budgets, solo or skeleton crews, and simple props using whatever is available. Whether working as a video activist or neo-realist auteur, learn to manage camera, lighting and audio equipment simultaneously and skillfully for shooting on the fly. Explore tactical, practical and legal considerations for various scenarios, and how to pack a compact DSLR/lighting/audio kit. Agile filmmaking is in your hands!...
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