First Step Filmmaking: Make Your Own Film
First Step Filmmaking: Make Your Own Film
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LevelAll Levels
Must be 15 years old.
LanguageEnglish
Group SizeMax 12 participants for an intimate, interactive experience
DatesFri. May 29th – 19:00 – 21:00, Sat. May 30th – 09:00 – 16:00, Sun. May 31st – 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 1Fri. May 29th 19:00 – 21:00

Equipment check

The basics of storytelling


Day 2Sat. May 30th 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 3Sun. May 31st 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 is a cinematographer and gaffer with 16+ years of industry experience, passionate about teaching and connecting filmmakers. Having worked globally on shorts, music videos, and commercials, Alex guides you through lighting craft with clarity and enthusiasm, making complex concepts accessible to all.

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