FIRST AFC INTRODUCTORY FILMMAKING WORKSHOPS FOR 2004
TO BE HELD IN AMMAN ON MARCH 19

Preliminary Registration Begins Today

AMMAN, March 15, 2004 - The Amman Filmmakers Cooperative (AFC) is happy to announce plans for the first Introductory Filmmaking Workshop for 2004. The workshop is free and open to the general public, with prior confirmation required.

The workshop fulfills a key pillar of the Cooperative's mission: to bring the art and science of filmmaking within reach of those who have the talent and interest as well as to help the Cooperative identify exceptional talent in need of special attention and mentoring.

For those interested in becoming members of the Cooperative, completion of this workshop and associated projects is required.

The workshop will be held Friday March 19th at Books@Cafe. Training will last for approximately 8 hours starting 9:30am.

Instructors will demonstrate during the workshop using video production gear such as digital video camera and editing software.

Students with video cameras will produce a 1minute short film, to be edited and screened the following Friday.

WHEN:
Friday March 19, 2004 - 9:30am-5:30pm

WHERE:
Books @ Café/ Phone: 4650457

AFC CONTACT:
For inquiries contact Hazim Bitar.
Phone: 079/5308232 / Email: AmmanFilmmakers@alif.com

REGISTRATION & CANCELLATION

The workshops are FREE for students who confirm their registration 48 hours prior to workshop start time/date. Unconfirmed walk-in students may not find available seats. AFTER 11AM, NO ONE WILL BE ADMITTED.

To confirm registration, interested participants should email AmmanFilmmakers@alif.com or SMS 079/5308232 with following info:

- Full Name
- Phone(s)

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Amman Filmmakers Cooperative (AFC)
Intro Documentary Filmmaking Workshop
Course Outline

PART I - DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING CONCEPTS & LIFECYCLE

9:30am - 10:00am - Introduction to workshop
- Meet & greet students.
- Why the Amman Filmmakers Cooperative (AFC).
- Assumptions, expectations, and plan of action.

10:00am - 11:30am
- History of filmmaking.
- Commentary and screening of short documentaries.
- Common mistakes committed by beginners.

11:30am -12:00pm - Break.

12:00pm - 3:30pm - Documentary production life-cycle overview.

PRE-PRODUCTION PLANNING
- Structuring the story.
- Research.
- Budgeting.
- Schedule.
- Shooting script.
- Equipment.
- Interview preparations.
- Permits.
- Location scouting.

PRODUCTION
- Establishing shots.
- Shot angles.
- Framing the shot.
- Cutaways.
- Conducting the interviews.
- Logging footage.
- Audio.

POST-PRODUCTION
- Editing PC workstation configuration.
- Tools of the trade.
- Developing the detailed shot list.
- Logging the relevant film cuts.
- Capturing footage from camera to PC.
- Arranging film footage using editing software.
- Using transitions.
- Narration.
- Music track.
- Titles.
- Incorporating photos/graphics.
- Assembling the rough cut.

ETHICAL & LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS IN DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING
- Defamation, staging, objectivity, copyrights,fair use, and permits.

3:30pm - 4:30pm - Putting it all together.

- The instructor to demonstrate key filmmaking concepts described in workshop by producing a 1-minute short film.

4:30pm - 5:30pm - Students will start production on a 1 min clip to be screened the following Friday.

ITEMS TO BRING:
- Papers and pens for taking notes.
- Blank and formatted floppy disk for possible electronic copies of handouts.
- Optional video camera, charged battery, and video tape.

IMPORTANT:
Content of event may change without notice. The coordinator of the workshop has the right to refuse participation to anyone. The rules and regulations of the host establishment, Books @ Café, must be respected at all times. The management of the establishment has the right to remove any person from the premises.

ABOUT US:
http://AmmanFilmmakers.alif.com

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