Young Filmmakers Academy (Non-Residential)

Students will be equipped with a good understanding of filmmaking process, use of equipment and the fundamentals of covering a scene. Students will also learn about individual crewmembers and the importance of good preparation for a shoot.

Students will cover the practicalities of transferring ideas onto screen and ensuring they are ready for a shoot. Students will learn how a director can prepare for a shoot using storyboards, script mark-ups and technical floor plans.

During the editing sessions, students will learn how to use Adobe Premiere Pro and capture rushes using the right settings.

Designed to give students an understanding of screenwriting conventions and the essential elements that make up a story.

Students will develop an understanding of the director-actor relationship and will be able to identify different performance styles.

Working with industry-standard equipment, provided through MetFilm School’s partnership with Procam Take 2, students will learn the basics of camera, lighting, and sound.

Minimum Age: Applicants must be under 18 years old for the entire duration of the course.

This course is open enrolment and there are no entry requirements.

In order to get the most out of the course, you should be able to both speak and write in English to a reasonable standard.

Please be aware that we have a limited number of places available for each course intake and operate on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Duration: Two Weeks Full-Time, Monday – Friday, Non-residential.
• Locations: London and Brighton

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