Directing for the Screen
10TH MAY - 14TH JUNE
6 THURSDAY EVENINGS
This course is a primer in directing. An introduction to all the main aspects of directing is combined with practical exercises in shooting to give an overview and experience of the basics - the practical knowledge you need in order to direct films. You will be guided through the process of preparation, taking in all the major departments that come together to make a film possible. In addition to practical exercises, all participants will shoot and crew short scenes.
Tutor: Tom Cosgrove - Writer / Director
Director and screenwriter Tom Cosgrove graduated from DIT film school in 2001. He has written and directed drama for RTE, The Irish Film Board and TG4, including the acclaimed short films Rógairí ('Villains'), and All God's Children.Tom has received commissions from the Irish Film Board, and a special commendation from Francis Ford Coppola in the American Zoetrope Screenwriting awards. In 2011, Tom optioned his feature script, Dark Zone, to the Oscar winning Irish Production Company, Fantastic Films and is slated for production in 2012.
Cost: €270 members / €295 non-members
Membership: €65 waged / €50 unwaged
Deposit: €100
Tutor: Tom Cosgrove
Dates: 10th May - 14th June (6 Thursday evenings)
Time: 7-10pm
A DIRECTOR PREPARES - MASTERCLASS
NEXT DAY TBC
From script-to-screen: how does a director prepare? Approaching a screenplay and thinking about how to fully realise it onscreen is a highly demanding, and sometimes daunting task. This popular one-day intensive masterclass with writer and director Virginia Gilbert is an exploratory introduction to the methods and skills a director uses to prepare for production.
With a focus on thematic and analytical work with a view to practical application, the day covers:
- The story as a whole: themes, motifs, mood and atmosphere;
- How a director reads and analyses a script in order to prepare for work with the actors;
- How to give playable directions and how to get the truthful and spontaneous performances you want from your actors;
- Preparing the shoot: working with key Heads of Departments, communicating your ideas, visual style and film grammar.
A follow-up masterclass will enable participants to practically apply their work, date TBC.
To register your interest in this course, please call Tristan Hutchinson on 01 679 6716 or email tristan@filmbase.ie Class tutor:
Virginia Gilbert is a BAFTA nominated, award-winning writer and director. She writes and directs for film, radio and television, including work for RTE, TG4 and the BBC. Her screenwriting work has been placed on the BritList and she was named as a 'Star of Tomorrow' by Screen International 2008. She also writes short fiction, and has been published internationally. Virginia's debut feature film as writer-director, A Long Way From Home, adapted from her short story of the same name , will shoot in April 2012, starring Romola Garai and Brenda Fricker.
Tutor: Virginia Gilbert
Dates: NEXT DATE TBC
Cost: €95
Time: 11-4pm
BOOKING INFORMATION
Payment/Booking:
To book a place on any of these courses please contact Filmbase reception in person or call on 01 679 6716. Filmbase Reception opening hours 9.30am - 5.30pm, Monday to Friday.
VISA, MasterCard, Laser, company or personal cheque, cash (all in Euros) are all acceptable terms of payment.
Course Cancellation Policy:
If notice is received at least (i) 14 days in advance of the class, the Customer is entitled to a full refund, (ii) 7 days of the class, the customer is entitled to a full class credit which must be used within 3 months of the date of the original class to another class offered by Filmbase. Customer is not entitled to a refund or class credit if less than 7 day advance notice is given. Failure to provide notice at least 14 days in advance of the class obligates the Customer to pay the full price of the class.
Filmbase reserves the right to amend or cancel the date, time and location of a Training class including replacing the personnel who may be scheduled to deliver the Training. In the event a Training class is cancelled, the customer is entitled to a full refund. Filmbase shall not be responsible for any other loss incurred by Customer as a result of a cancellation or amendment.
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