First Step Filmmaking: Make Your Own Film
First Step Filmmaking: Make Your Own Film
2 Days
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LevelAll Levels
Must be 15 years old.
LanguageEnglish
Group SizeMax 12 participants for an intimate, interactive experience
DatesFri. Oct. 16th – 19:00 – 21:00, Sat. Oct. 17th – 09:00 – 16:00, Sun. Oct. 18th – 09:00 – 16:00
Cost€299.00
LocationSpace Meduza, Skalitzer Strasse 80, 10997 Berlin, Germany

Workshop
Info

The goal of this course is to demystify the filmmaking process, making it the fun experience you know it can be. Have you always wanted to make a film? Let’s get that crossed off your bucket list! In a bit more than two days you will come up with an idea, shoot it, and edit it, all while being supervised by an experienced and entertaining instructor! I have tailored this course to make it flexible enough to accommodate people with absolutely zero experience as well as for people who have done a bit of filming. With this course you don’t need any fancy equipment, you can use whatever you have for a camera and a computer. This is a very hands-on workshop, the bulk of the learning will come through the process of actually making your own short film. You will learn the basics of how to structure a story, the art and techniques of visual storytelling, and how to piece it all together in the edit. The workshop will include 2+ days of instruction. I will provide actors that will be available for your films. You will be split into groups of 3 and each group will have someone helping them make their films. At the end you will have that sweet sense of accomplishment you get from having made your very own film. In order to make sure you get the attention you need, the class is limited to a max of 12 people.

What You
Will Learn

  • Basics of story structure
  • Writing your own script within the limits of the workshop
  • How to tell a story using a camera
  • How to shoot for the edit
  • Working with actors as a director
  • Putting it all together in the edit

Schedule

Day 1


Fri. Oct. 16th 19:00 – 21:00

Equipment check

The basics of storytelling


Day 2


Sat. Oct. 17th 09:00 – 16:00

Composition

How to tell a story visually

Shooting for the edit

Working with actors

Filming your own short with professional supervision

Q&A and summary Day


Day 3


Sun. Oct. 18th 09:00 – 16:00

Introduction to basic editing

How do you tell a story through editing?

Using music and sound effects in editing

Supervised practical exercise: Editing of your short films

Show your short film!

Q&A and summary of both days


Requirements

A camcorder, DSLR or mirrorless camera with video capabilities, or a phone that can shoot video (make sure to have enough space to record onto it).

You will also need a laptop for editing on Sunday.


Alex DePew

Workshop
Mentor

Alex DePew has spent 17 years in the film industry as a Cinematographer and Gaffer, working on projects ranging from no-budget shorts, music videos, art projects, to ad campaigns for brands like Volkswagen, Loro Piana, and Adidas. He got his start in New York City, his hometown, and has shot all over the world. After moving to Berlin he found his passion for teaching and has taught hundreds of students over the past 9 years. Alex guides you through the craft of filmmaking with clarity and enthusiasm, making complex concepts accessible to all.

Alongside Klaus Salminen and Linda Paganelli, he co-leads the Berlin Film Community, now a registered e.V. and home to a community of roughly 17,000 filmmakers and film-lovers. Got questions about the workshop? Reach out at alex@berlinfilmcommunity.com.

Contact Alex
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