2-Day Film Directing workshop

This 2-Day Intensive Film directing workshop is the perfect course for anyone wanting to get an introduction into film directing craft.

This workshop has been designed to provide a hands-on introduction to the basics of screenwriting,camera work and shooting techniques.It will equip students with basic technical knowledge in each area.

This workshop is an excellent opportunity to gain foundational knowledge and practical skills in film directing, preparing participants to embark on their filmmaking journeys.

Main topics:

• Script analysis
• Film grammar
• Shooting techniques
• Cinematography

Course outline

Day 1

• Script breakdown
• Theme, tone and genre
• Scene Structure: Working with Beats.
• Scene objectives.
• Characters goals
• The character biography

• Film grammar
• Staging fundamentals
• The Shot: The shot elements
• Shot size. Camera Angles. Types and uses
• The shooting script. The shot list. Floor plans

Day 2

• Camera movement: Pan. Tilt.Dolly. Tracking and zoom
• Shooting techniques: THe Master shot/ Shot and reverse shot
• The 180º rule. The 30º degrees rule

• Cinematography
• Composition Rules: Rule ofThirds. Diagonals. Horizons. Symmetry
• Headroom and noise room
• Lens: Depth of field. Normal. Wide angle and telephoto uses

Course details

November 23rd and 24th, 2024

4pm to 7pm. Amsterdam, Berlin time

3pm to 6pm.UK time

10am to 1pm. US Eastern time

Total time: 6hours

This workshop will be held in a virtual classroom in Zoom

Class recordings will be available for registered participants

Zoom meeting details are provided once the booking is completed

About the tutor

He has established a distinguished career in the film industry as a Director, Screenwriter, and Filmmaking teacher. His extensive experience spans across multiple countries, including Spain, Argentina, the USA, Italy, Germany, and Canada. He has contributed to a variety of projects in collaboration with several prominent companies, such as:

• TVE (Televisión Española)
• Factotum
• RAI Cinema
• TV3
• Met Films
• The Mastermind
• MediaPro

In addition to his professional work in film and television, Ezequiel Rubin is the founder of Cinelab, an innovative online film school based in Barcelona. Cinelab offers a range of courses and coaching services tailored for screenwriters, filmmakers, actors, and directors. Through Cinelab,he shares his extensive knowledge and experience, nurturing the next generation of creative talent in the film industry.

Contact us:

[email protected]

https://cinelabfilmschool.wixsite.com/cinelab

Event Venue

Online