Seminar: One-Day Filmmaking (Producing/Directing) Workshop led by Harriette Yahr (Miami Film Workshops) at Miami Light Project — Saturday, October 31st.

This in from Harriette Yahr. Good stuff if you are interested in Filmmaking. Very limited space, so get in soon, if you want to.

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SO YOU WANT TO MAKE A MOVIE?

One-Day Filmmaking (Producing/Directing) Workshop led by Harriette Yahr (Miami Film Workshops) at Miami Light Project — Saturday, October 31st.

Everything you need to know in order to make a movie!

“So You Want to Make a Movie?” touches on all aspects of the filmmaking process, including pre-production, production, post-production and even sales and distribution. I want you to be comfortable with knowing how the whole process of making a film works.

It is a jam-packed day. Course will also include lectures by industry professionals and include optional field trips – details below. Appropriate for short and feature fiction filmmakers – or anyone interested in learning. Documentary makers will benefit from the course too.

Class size very limited: 16 maximum. Pre-registration required. RSVP to: info@miamifilmworkshops.com or 310-712-1293.

Topics covered include:

• Proper “Shooting Script” format & Making Sure You Have a Strong Film Story
• An overview of “Script Breakdown” and Budgeting/Scheduling
• Legal: Permits, Insurance, Releases
• Creating Storyboards, Shot Lists, determining “Coverage”.
• Understanding shot choices (Master Shots, CU/MS, “Over the Shoulder” and more) and the language of Cinematography
• Working with your Art Director, Assistant Director, Wardrobe Stylists, Script Supervisor, and Editor
• Understanding how a set runs: crew positions, responsibilities on set, set protocol
• We will view an award-winning short film to understand EXACTLY how the process from script to screen to distribution, sales, film festivals, broadcast and DVD works.
• You will see a sample licensing contract.
• You will also have hands-on exercises and understand the basics about equipment you will need for your shoots: grip, lighting, etc.

Guests currently scheduled* are:
Adam Rogers – Producer and Assistant Director
Jeff Peel – Director of the Miami-Dade Office of Film and Entertainment
John Leeward (Leeward Camera Systems) who will be bringing some of his grip and camera support equipment by.
Osvaldo Silvera – Director of Photography and Steadicam Operator (SOC) – You will get a chance to determine your coverage, rehearse, block, and direct a short scene.
* Guests may change and more may be added.

Also included are optional Field-Trips during the following week to Cineworks (Feature Film Lab and Digital Post-Production), Great Southern Studios, and Anytime Rentals. With these field trips, you will see how post-production works first-hand and check out more grip and lighting gear you may need for your own productions. At Great Southern, you will see the workings of a sound stage.

Please see website http://www.miamifilmworkshops.com for complete info, including Harriette Yahr’s (MFA) bio, ongoing screenwriting class schedule, and many testimonials.

WORKSHOP: SO YOU WANT TO MAKE A MOVIE?

DATE: Saturday, October 31st TIME: 10-4:00 (We break for lunch) Optional Field Trip Dates (TBA) during Following Week.

TUITION: $ 150.00 plus $10.00 Materials Fee

LOCATION: The Light Box at The Miami Light Project, 3000 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL

RSVP directly to Miami Film Workshops (NOT Miami Light Project). Info@miamifilmworkshops.com. 310-712-1293. Pre-Registration required.

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