London Film Academy is working with Algarve Film Comission to deliver a hands-on film course on location in Portimão, Algarve*.
This multi-disciplinary course is for: professionals with a single field of expertise, new entrants, film enthusiasts and for those of you wanting to make your own films; actors who want to know more about working behind the camera; writer/directors who want an overview of the filmmaking process and anyone who is passionately interested in learning about film.
Throughout a number of practical sessions you cover all key filmmaking disciplines: screenwriting; directing; camera and lighting; production sound; production management; finance and distribution; and editing. The highlight of the course is a film shoot on which you rotate through a number of different on-set roles.
The Filmmaking Foundation has a proud history of association with the Monty Python filmmakers – they first ran it from their studios in Camden, London, more than 15 years ago. We have been providing practical film training ever since and our patrons include: Terry Gilliam, Sir Ben Kingsley and Terry Jones. This makes the Filmmaking Foundation unique among short courses on offer today.
KEY FEATURES
* Practical hands-on training by practising film & TV industry professionals with a good tutor-to-student ratio
* An introduction to all key filmmaking disciplines behind the camera
* Work on several films, rotating through different crew roles to gain an amazing on-set experience
* The course focuses on visual communication and narrative storytelling
* An excellent chance to direct your own script, as you direct or camera-operate your film in pairs
* Shoot your film on HD with sync sound as dialogue is recorded on set
* Work with professional actors on the shoot day
* An experienced editor guides you in editing your film to a full HD-quality image in pairs
* Leave equipped with practical and theoretical skills and experience in preparation for further training or entry-level work in the film & TV industry
* Gain enough experience to make your own films through our networking group, Club Panico@LFA
WHO SHOULD APPLY
This course is a must for new entrants into the film industry, film enthusiasts, and for those of you who want to make your own films. It is also suitable for actors who want to know more about working behind the camera and those with some experience of a particular area of film production who wish to gain an overview of the whole process of filmmaking.
COURSE LENGTH AND COMMITMENT
* Classes and shoot days run Monday 5-Friday 16 July, with a weekend break on Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 July 2010
* Students are expected to work additional hours (evenings and weekends)
ENTRY CRITERIA
* All classes will be conducted in English; all applicants must be fluent in English (International English Language Testing System IELTS 6.0 or equivalent required)
* Minimum age 18
* Tuition fee £995 (the price of accommodation and flights are not included)
* LOCATION
Algarve – with its fantastic backdrops that can double for other parts of the world, from 150km of coastline and mountains to historic buildings – is the perfect location for shooting productions, so all shoots on this summer course will take place outside.