Workshops 2008

GUERILLA FILMMAKING, SCREENWRITING, I CAN ANIMATE and PRODUCING SHORTS & TV DOCUMENTARIES:

SCREENWRITING (tutor Felim McDermott):
The course will examine the current theories of script gurus such as Robert McKee, Syd Fields, and Christopher Voegler, and the working methodology of some of the world's leading screenwriters (Schrader, Towne, Piesiewicz, D'Amico, Zaillian) will be examined.
The group will become involved in a detailed analysis of a contemporary film, in which they will be able to identify plot points, foreshadowing, plants/payoffs, scenes as story events, subtext within dialogue, rising action, conclusion, and act & sequence structures. At the end of the first day, participants will be given an assignment to write a two-page scene for the following day.
On the second day, participants must be prepared to think on their feet and write fast. The exercises will specifically focus the writers' attention to economic writing, writing dialogue, and dramatic meaning.
The closing afternoon session will offer participants a perspective on the national and international marketplace for young writers - what opportunities are available and suggestions on what direction their careers could take.
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat 23rd & Sun 24th Feb. Fee: €120 or €100 if paid in full in advance.
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GUERILLA FILMMAKING (tutor Ciara Hyland):
A weekend crash-course in low- and no-budget digital filmmaking designed for entry-level filmmakers with little or no experience.
This hands-on course will provide participants with the know-how to embark on their first film projects. It will give a solid grounding in basic camera, lighting, sound and editing techniques. Its practical, exercise-based structure will allow all attending a first-hand experience of using equipment and navigating the challenges of guerilla filmmaking.
The workshop content is equally relevant to makers of fiction and documentary.
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat 1st & Sun 2nd March. Fee: €100 or €80 if paid in full in advance.

PRODUCING SHORTS & TV DOCUMENTARIES (with Gillian Morrison):
Award winning producer Gillian will draw on her broad range of experience in the Cork film and TV sector to outline the 'dos' and 'don'ts' of low budget production.
Her talk will include a substantial question and answer section during which participants will be able to seek advice on issues specific to their projects or areas of interest.
An extemsive question and answer session, based on participant projects is expected.
7 - 9.30 p.m. Thursday 6th March. Fee: FREE, but must be booked in advance.

I CAN ANIMATE (tutor Jane Lee):
An exciting introduction to stop motion animation with award winning director / animator Jane Lee.
Participants will be given chance to try their hand at a variety of stop motion techniques such as puppet animation, claymation, cut out animation and pixellation before going on to create their own short.
Places limited to 8 people per workshop, ages 15+.
Please bring along a memory stick, if you have one, in order to save your work.
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday 8th March. Fee: €75 or €60 if paid in full in advance.

ACTING FOR FILM:
Acting for Film workshops are being organised by Stella Majewsky (Gaeity School of Acting - Tel: 087-2772 029)

N.B. Numbers are limited at all workshops to ensure maximum benefit.

Tel +353 21 421 5160

E-mail to info@corkfilmcentre.com