| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-06 | - |
Program Overview
The second year program aims to refine and broaden filmmaking skills through master class sessions with some of the Industry’s top international professionals. The program trains students for the production of longer format projects and involves them in substantial full-time work on sets.
Program Outline
Details of the program
The first semester of the course is driven by workshops with visiting filmmakers, course work, consultations and film projects. Visiting filmmakers lead 3-day to 4-week practical labs covering directing the drama, working with actors, art direction, visualization, script analysis, managing the production process, casting, rehearsals and more. The semester also incorporates preproduction and preparation for the films which will be shot and edited second semester.
During the second semester students shoot 15 to 30 minute long films. Students are in production for 45 to 60 days. Following the production of the diploma film, students engage in post production, post production workshops and classes relating to the business of selling and promoting films.
Elements of the second semester include: preproduction and consultations prep work for film, production of films, post production, and seminars on sales, festivals and distribution.
