Award Winning American Filmmaker at UCC
Film studies at UCC presents a screening of Scott Hamilton Kennedy's O.T.: OUR TOWN with masterclass.
Against all odds, the first theatrical production in over twenty years at Dominguez High School is going to be Thornton Wilder's American classic, Our Town. The kids at this Compton school are about to experience more than a culture clash, as they embark on a rich journey and discover the educational and social value of theater. OT: Our Town tells the story of human spirit and its strength against the stereotypes holding them down. Where Thornton Wilder wrote about Grover's Corners, this documentary exemplifies how Our Town is every town... Our Town is Compton.
"OT plays like a jazzed-up version of the Odyssey, with the cast forced to traverse cultural chasms and scale seemingly insurmountable obstacles." -- Patrick Goldstein, Los Angeles Times
Saturday, July 2nd: A Masterclass on Documentary Filmmaking
Taught by Academy Award nominated and internationally acclaimed director Scott Hamilton Kennedy, the master class will cover the process of
independent documentary production from start to finish. Appropriate for film students, amateur filmmakers or anyone who wants to know how documentaries get made, the course will touch upon the must- have qualities for a successful documentary. Mr. Kennedy will discuss the steps involved
in taking an original idea and making it into a successful documentary, including script, funding, pitching ideas, shooting, post-production and distribution. This course is a practical 'how to' one, as well as an illuminating look at Mr. Kennedy's own experiences in conceiving, funding, creating, and selling his own award-winning documentaries. This class is a unique, exciting opportunity not to be missed!
"A great overview on documentary film-making and the steps needed to make it happen. Scott Hamilton Kennedy has a wealth of information to share. Especially helpful were his insights on compelling storytelling." -Jana Segal, writer/filmmaker
"If you are looking for a no-nonsense, practical guide to making exceptional documentaries then Scott Hamilton Kennedy's master class is your answer. Scott's emphasis on the complete creative process lends invaluable insight and guidance to anyone dreaming of mastering this craft." -Edward Ashhurst, Documentary Filmmaker, Journeyman Pictures LLC
Scott Hamilton Kennedy's debut feature, OT: Our Town, screened and won awards at some of the top festivals in the world and was shortlisted for an Oscar nomination. His second film, The Garden, was nominated for an Academy Award in 2009 for Best Documentary Feature. His new documentary, Fame High, is currently in post-production.
Scott Hamilton Kennedy's documentary OT: OUR TOWN will be screened at 5 p.m. on Friday 1 July 2011, Boole 4, UCC. Admission free.
Please download the registration form for the master class from the site below, and forward it with the relevant fee to the address provided.
Email: UCCFilmStudies@ucc.ie http://www.ucc.ie/en/filmstudies/
Published on: 21 June, 2011
