2-Day Workshop: Film Directing
About this Event

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

February 22nd and 23rd, 2025

5pm to 8pm. Amsterdam, Berlin time

4pm to 7pm.UK time

11am to 2pm. 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

Ezequiel Rubin

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.

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https://cinelabfilmschool.wixsite.com/cinelab