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Richard III on Film

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Charismatic evil doers have always been crowd-pleasers and few are as fascinating as Shakespeare’s Richard III. He declares “I am determined to prove a villain,” yet he manages to seduce and entangle other characters and perhaps the audience in his wickedness. This course will consider three brilliant film versions of the play — Laurence Olivier (1955), Ian McKellen (1995) and Al Pacino (1996) — comparing and contrasting...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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$375

15 sessions

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Monitor Calibration

AbelCine Training @ 88 35th St, Brooklyn, NY

Join us for Monitor Calibration, live from the comfort of your home, on the road, or anywhere. In this interactive session you will see the instructor and be able to ask questions.   This class takes place on the Zoom video conference platform, which is free to join and easy to use. Instructions will be sent to you before the class begins. Once the class starts, you will see the instructor, the gear being used, and the instructor's...

(48) Beginner 18 and older
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$89.10
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Bulletproof Foundations of Film Making: Film Grammar II

CLASS & CO @ 260 Ainslie St, Brooklyn, NY

Please note: This is a two-part course split over two days. This is the second class. The first class can be found HERE. These classes belong together, it is thus strongly advised to register for both. === In this course we’ll dive into recognizing and understanding the various techniques of filmmaking: its grammar, the psychology behind camera moves and framings, how to pre-visualise for editing as well as an overview of the many established...

(6) All levels 17 and older
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The Reel Pitch: Selling Your Project On Page

Made in NY Media Center by IFP @ 30 John St, Brooklyn, NY

Full Course Name The Reel Pitch: Selling Your Project On The Page, Screen, And In Person When most filmmakers, producers and content creators think of pitching, they envision themselves stuttering over their plot points to a shark tank of “moneymen” who hold the fate of this project in their hands. However, pitching begins the moment you commit to making a film or series. Every project begins, in one way or another, in the form of written words...

(33) All levels 18 and older
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$150

3 sessions

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Metrics of Media: Discover the Currency of the Industry

Made in NY Media Center by IFP @ 30 John St, Brooklyn, NY

Ratings, shares, hits, live + same day, C3, demo delivery – these are among the coins of the realm in the entertainment industry. But what is this media math? How is audience measured? And how does that audience measurement translate to the dollars that move the industry? Learn to converse about the currency that ad sales, finance, producers, and programmers live by. This course is taught by Ray Giacopelli, a programming and media...

(33) Beginner 18 and older
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$150

3 sessions

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DIY Distribution and Festival Strategies

Made in NY Media Center by IFP @ 30 John St, Brooklyn, NY

With distribution, marketing, and festival opportunities emerging and shifting with unprecedented speed, filmmakers need to develop a strategy for their films that is built upon the concepts of change and flexibility. This workshop will explore the current landscape and help filmmakers develop a plan for their films that not only reflects the marketplace, but the goals and objectives they have set for their work. In the first class, we’ll explore...

(33) All levels 18 and older
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$150
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Content that Sells:Get Business Savvy & Find Audience

Made in NY Media Center by IFP @ 30 John St, Brooklyn, NY

Practical tips, both creative and economic, for crafting content that will find an audience and sell to distributors. Streaming services, television networks, and film companies all have something in common – they each want and need content. It’s the lifeblood of the industry. From scripted to unscripted and documentary, there are rules, concerns, and techniques that inform them all. So what makes content connect with audiences? And who is the...

(33) All levels 18 and older
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$150

3 sessions

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Seeking Support For Your First Feature Film

Made in NY Media Center by IFP @ 30 John St, Brooklyn, NY

Sart here: Seeking Support For Your First Feature Film Learn how to transfer your vision and passion for what you're making to potential collaborators, supporters and funders. There’s no magic formula to get your first independent feature film off the ground, but the essential first step is being able to transfer your vision and passion for what you’re making to potential collaborators, supporters and funders. This interactive workshop will...

(33) All levels 18 and older
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$120

2 sessions

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Documentary Story Structure Workshop

Made in NY Media Center by IFP @ 30 John St, Brooklyn, NY

Documentary Story Structure Workshop: Learn the Text-Based Approach the Experts Use If you’ve ever sat helplessly in the edit room with hours and hours of documentary footage that you don’t know what to do with, this is the class for you.  Learn the method developed by many of today’s best working documentarians to edit their footage, using a text-based plan to craft their stories from their footage. And, even better, after you learn...

(33) Intermediate 18 and older
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$150

2 sessions

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Samurai Cinema

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

View 8 sword-swinging classics of Japanese and world cinema. Kurt Brokaw, along with team teacher Nella Williams, who is fluent in Japanese, help unravel the mysteries of Shogunate warriors in feudal Edo societies, their dress, fighting rituals and codes of honor. Discussions of the stars and directors. Samurai Assassin (1964) 1860 Edo, as ronin Toshiro Mifune must slay an elder in Kihachi Okamoto’s stately drama (123 min). Sword of Doom (1967)...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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$195

8 sessions

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Hamlet on Film

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Every generation creates its own Hamlet and that is certainly the case with the three major films of this play, from Laurence Olivier's intensely introspective Freudian version, through Kenneth Branagh's star-studded and action-packed film to Michael Almereyda's sinister post-millennial vision starring a slacker Ethan Hawke. We'll plumb the complexities and intricacies of this play and character in Shakespeare's text and its varied interpretations...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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$150

6 sessions

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The Jewish Close-Up: Dramas and Documentaries

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

This series spotlights more outstanding contemporary Jewish narrative dramas and documentaries.

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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$145

6 sessions

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Bulletproof Foundations of Filmmaking - Film Tech

CLASS & CO @ 260 Ainslie St, Brooklyn, NY

In this course, we’ll explore the technical side of filmmaking having to do with cameras and lighting. This will not be a typical encyclopedic overview of what’s out there. We will go into great detail about the many tools that are available and discuss their common applications, but also scenarios for which one tool is better than the other, as well as dispelling myths and wrongly held beliefs.  A selection of the topics include: ...

(6) All levels 17 and older
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La Nouvelle Vague: French New Wave Cinema Workshop

Learn French BK @ 33 Nassau Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Ask any film directors today: the influence of French New Wave is unprecedented. From music videos to Instagram, the aesthetics of Jean-Luc Godard, François Truffaut and Alain Resnais has been imitated countless times. In this workshop, we will study the cultural impact of this era in cinema, a time where making films meant collaborating with friends with little money and great ideas. Find out how a wild bunch of young artists reshaped cinema. This...

(1) All levels 18 and older
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The Independent Film Industry: Business of Film

Brooklyn Comedy Collective @ 137 Montrose Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Are you a filmmaker or aspiring filmmaker looking to break into the film biz? BCC presents our first workshop on the independent film industry from an experienced junior executive, Rachael Labes. You’ll learn the ins and outs of film acquisitions and have an opportunity to pitch your feature and receive feedback.  This workshop will include: an overview of independent film acquisitions and distribution  an in-depth look at the life...

(4) All levels 16 and older
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Production Week

DCTV @ 87 Lafayette St, New York, NY

Designed for those seeking an extensive introduction to the world of digital production, this comprehensive hands-on workshop combines content from our Camera, Lighting and Audio Fundamentals workshops, and goes one step further with a session on pre-production and full-day to practice shooting. Capture Manhattan at 24 frames per second! This is a Production workshop at the Fundamentals level. Topics...

(237) Beginner 18 and older
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$450

5 sessions

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Docu Intensive

DCTV @ 87 Lafayette St, New York, NY

Eager filmmakers, come forward for a comprehensive immersion in documentary storytelling! This in-depth workshop takes you through the pre-production, production, and post-production process. During week one, examine the documentary form by reviewing films, pitching your doc idea, creating a shot list and preparing for production. During week two, execute your concept and shoot your footage.  A complimentary one-week production equipment rental...

(237) Advanced 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$1,200

12 sessions

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Warner Brothers: The Making of an American Movie Studio

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Film critic and historian David Thomson brings us behind the scenes at the legendary Warner Brothers film studio, where four immigrant brothers transformed themselves into the moguls and masters of American fantasy. The Warner Brothers — Harry, Albert, Sam and Jack — arrived in America as unschooled Jewish immigrants, and founded an unpromising film studio that became the smartest, toughest and most radical in all of Hollywood. David Thomson...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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Trailer Editing

DCTV @ 87 Lafayette St, New York, NY

Cutting a film trailer is an art form of its own. Whether your goal is to secure funding, raise awareness, or market your film to a new audience, a trailer is an essential tool. Trailers are also illuminating templates that bring a clarity to cinematic storytelling, 3-act structure, and story mechanics.  In Trailer Editing, watch samples of effective film teasers and trailers, learn about tried and true structures, and discuss the best way to...

(237) Intermediate 18 and older
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$310

3 sessions

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Film Finance

Livestream Public @ 195 Morgan Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Patrick will be presenting a Keynote speech prior to his fellow panelists joining him.  Film Interchange is about forward movement.  It is the intent of this organization to connect you with the people you need to know to take your filmmaking career to the next level.  Monthly events are organized, with topnotch guest speakers who present information on various topics.  Personal introductions are made to ensure you get to...

All levels 18 and older
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