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London Film Academy

Directing: Filmmakers’ Toolkit

University degrees: Workshops

Course length: 1 days, weekend

Ideal for anyone interested in Directing for either Film or TV, this intensive one-day course looks at the expectations placed on new directors; the realities of a first break and the shorter shooting schedules with tighter financial constraints that have made Directing a greater challenge than ever.

Duration: 1 day, weekend
Hours: 10:00 – 17:00 

Key Features

Directing can feel like a daunting experience so we have developed this masterclass to help you get a firm handle on how to work with actors and crew and taking your film from script to screen.

The course is ideal for anyone interested in Directing for either Film or TV as it will also explain the current climate of expectations on new directors; the realities of a first break and the shorter shooting schedules with tighter financial constraints that have made Directing a greater challenge than ever.

We will also be focusing on:

  • Understanding the language of film
  • Casting – best practices and spotting good actors
  • Working with actors – getting the best performances
  • Setting the film – finding locations and building sets
  • Communicating with the crew
  • Post Production – getting the best from a scene and getting the overall structure right

Programs, Courses, Workshops

  • BFI Film Academy
  • Cinematography Certificate
  • Cinematography: Intro to Self-Shooting
  • Cinematography: Shooting and Lighting for Film & Digital
  • Composing: Music in Film
  • Directing Certificate
  • Directing: Filmmakers’ Toolkit
  • Documentary Filmmaking Certificate
  • Filmmaking Certificate
  • Introduction to Documentary
  • MA Progression: Filmmaking
  • MA Progression: Screenwriting
  • Producing Certificate
  • Producing: Movie Magic Budgeting & Scheduling
  • Producing: Production Management
  • Producing: The Business of Film
  • Screenplay in a Day
  • Screenwriting Certificate
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