'Practice your craft'
COURSE 1 : FROM IDEA TO SCREENPLAY (weekend course)
Location: Suriname, Netherlands, Dubai, Mexico
Duration: 10.00hr-16.00hr (Saturday & Sunday)
How do you write a good screenplay?
Film director Ivan Tai-Apin (in person) will take you through a systematic step-by-step process to help you understand the choices you have to make as a writer so your screenplay is ready for the market (pitch). He will also show you which key elements play a role in writing a good screenplay.
Who should take the course?
This masterclass is an intensive two-day introduction to the key skills required to write a good screenplay. The course gives you an overview of the steps you have to do to finally have a screenplay which is legible so every department on set can make use of it. This masterclass is not only a perfect introduction to anyone new to the industry, but to aspiring directors, editors, producers and screenwriters, as well. Anyone wishing to know more about how movies are made will benefit from this course.
What will you learn?
This masterclass will give you insight into which aspects you need to take into account in order to write a good screenplay. From the content of the story you want to tell, to the choices of scenes and the angle you choose for your film.
Focus area's Saturday:
- It all starts with an idea
- From Idea to Story
- Research
- which key elements play an important role in writing
- How to write a treatment
- How to write a good script/ screenplay
- Screenplay to actions (pre-production)
On Sunday we will put the above into actions. Writing a screenplay and put it into practice.
COURSE 2: THE BUSINESS SIDE OF FILM-MAKING (weekend)
Location: Suriname, Netherlands, Dubai, Mexico
Duration: 10.00hr-16.00hr (Saturday&Sunday)
How do you get your Film plan ready for the International Markets?
Film director and producer Ivan Tai-Apin will take you through the steps how to get into the business market of Film. With experience in different fields in the international film business, he will make clear what aspects are of the utmost importance to not only make a good Film plan, but also how to bring it to the table.
What will you learn?
By the end of the class, you will have a good understanding of how to put together a film business plan, and how to find and approach the film market.
Who should take this course?
This masterclass is not only a perfect introduction to anyone new to the industry, but to aspiring directors and producers as well. Anyone wishing to know more about doing business in the film industry will benefit from this course.
Focus area's Saturday:
- Overview of the chain of the film market; from script development to screening)
- Crowdfunding (how does it work)
- Funding through foundations (Independent or Government)
- How do producers think
- How do distributors think; (royalties, agreements etc.)
- Festival and Awards
On Sunday we will put into practice: How to write a Film plan for the International Market.
Course 3: Beginners Camera Acting Class (6 days)
Location: Suriname, Netherlands, Dubai, Mexico
Duration: 19.00hr-21.00hr ( two hours a day)
What will you learn?
Learning the basic camera acting techniques to put out a good acting performance. You will also learn how to do a good audition, how a film set works and also how to analyze a film script the right way, from a actors point of view.
Who should take this course?
This course is for anybody who wants to know more about the basics of camera acting and beginners and actors who don't have experience on film sets. It can also be of advantage for directors who want to know how to effectively guide their actors.
Course 4: Advanced Camera Acting Class (5 days)
Location: Suriname, Netherlands, Dubai, Mexico
Duration: 2,5 hours a day (on weekdays and Saturdays)
What will you learn?
You will learn how to properly prepare for a supporting role and lead role in a film or commercial. From the research phase to acting on set.
Who should take this course?
Anyone who wants to learn the acting techniques of a professional actor. Actors and directors who want to practice their craft and also set up a plan of action.
More info?
REGISTER here for the Course(s) !