AFC Launches Cinematography, Scriptwriting, Production Management Workshops and Collaborative Film Project - FREE!

WHAT:
The AFC will introduce a series of free workshops on Cinematography, Scriptwriting, and Production Management for the independent film. Workshops will be accompanied by a collaborative film project to reinforce concepts. Various topics such as lighting, audio, and special effects will be introduced during the workshops.

SCRIPTWRITING workshops will explain the theory of screenwriting such as creating compelling characters, plot, beat, sequence, scene structure, setup, confrontation, resolution, building suspense, themes, exposition, and more. Students will also learn proper formatting of a screenplay; formulas for outlining plot points and beats; film budgeting and scheduling techniques based on screenplay; and more subjects related to screenwriting. Demo of screenwriting tools included.

PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT workshops will cover budgeting tools, location scouting, optimum scene breakdown, props management, crew roles and responsibilities, call sheet, daily production reports, shooting schedule, and so on.

CINEMATOGRAPHY workshops will discuss camera techniques and approaches such as framing & compositional rules, cuts, camera angles, scene filming methods such as triple-take, screen direction, action axis, matching shots, continuity, and other topics.

SPECIAL TOPICS seminars will be introduced during the workshops to be timed with the collaborative film project and will be announced before hand. Topics include lighting, audio, special effects, and more.

LIGHTING seminar will deal with multi-point lighting, color temperature, filters, reflectors, color correction gels, diffusion, various light sources and types, use of shadows, exposure, and more.

AUDIO seminar will cover basic audio acquisition and enhancements techniques to acquire and produce the best audio possible using available hardware and software tools.

COLLABORATIVE FILM PROJECT will help students solidify their understanding of filmmaking theory by jointly working together to choose a film idea, develop a screenplay, participate in the filming of the screenplay, and edit the final cut. This is the ultimate cooperative film production experience. The AFC facilitator will moderate the discussions, help write the screenplay based on team input, offer creative and technical advice, and provide production management support when needed, but the creative inputs as well as the actual production will be performed by the participating student filmmakers.

WHEN:
Friday May 14, 2004 - 10am-6pm.
Friday May 21, 2004 - 10am-6pm.
Friday May 28, 2004 - 10am-6pm.
Friday June 4, 2004 - 10am-6pm.

WHERE:
Meeting locations will vary, depending on film production activities. Call the AFC for updates.

CONFIRMATION:
To confirm SMS 079-5308232 with your name and phone. No confirmations will be accepted for more than one person per phone number. Confirmation is required no later than Thursday 2pm. Late arrivals and no-show policy is in effect for these workshops. For more details about our cancellation policy visit:
http://www.alif.com/afc/majoreventpolicy.htm

ADMISSION:
Workshops and collaborative film project are open to Cooperative students who have successfully completed AFC's Introduction to Filmmaking seminar. Others can participate but only in workshops. Exceptions can be made on a case by case basis. Please contact Coordinator to determine eligibility.

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

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, must be respected at all times. The management of the establishment has the right to remove any person from the premises.

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