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Screenplay Writing - Basic


This is an introductory course in writing for the screen in which you will learn and develop your craft as a visual screenwriter. You will learn to draw on your experiences, observation and imagination to create compelling characters and stories for the screen. The objective of this course is to learn a systematic approach to writing a screenplay from conception of the idea through the outlining process and onto a finished short script. The focus will be on learning how to break a story, develop an idea, create great characters, and mould your idea into a three act structure. Learn to also develop good writing habits while setting out to write. The course will also give insights into writing great characters and dialogue. You will also get to know the screenwriter's role and responsibility.


The Assistant Director in filmmaking - Basic


A introductory course for everyone aspiring to be a great assistant director in films. The path to move ahead in becoming a movie director. A good assistant director is a stepping stone for being a good film director. This course will help you understand the critical on job requirements of an assistant director, and provide you the essential skills and processes you need to succeed. You will find industry relavant, ready to use information that is otherwise almost impossible to find or learn online. Course includes: The phases of the Film making process The Assistant director's role in these key phases of film making. Pre-production, Production & Post-production. The key roles involved in the film making process like the Director of Photography, Art Director, Music Director, Sound Designer, Casting Director etc.


The key roles in filmmaking


Apart from the Producer, Director & their immediate assistants,there are a group of other professionals such as the Screenwriter, Director of Photography, Editor, Music Director etc that play key roles in the making of a movie. This course covers the role and responsibilities of a dozen such key players. It also gives insights into their capabilities, contributions and interactions with each other across the various phases of filmmaking. The course covers Producer, Director, Screenwriter, lead Actors, 1st AD, DoP, Editor, Casting Director,Art Director, Line producer, Music Director, Sound designerEach role is broken down into role and responsibility, interactions etc. Filmmaking is a team effort and every key role is crucial to the success of the film. This course also looks at how this team works together, to ensure the seamless progress of the project.


The filmmaking process


An introductory course for everyone wanting to learn how films are made. The path to move ahead in becoming a filmmaker. As a film student or a first time filmmaker, it is important to know the process behind the making of films. This course takes you through the process of filmmaking. From the screenplay to the finished film. It will describe all the workflows & activities in the Pre-Production, Production & Post-Production phases of filmmaking. This course will also describe the activities of the cast and key crew members involved in the process. Course contents include modules on the process flow, the screenplay, the pre-production, production & post-production phases and workflows along with a fun quiz.


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