SCHOOL OF DIGITAL FILMMAKING + SCHOOL OF ACTING FOR THE SCREEN
SDF:
What’s it about?
This is a school for storytellers. We are looking for passionate people who have a significant message to tell. If you love films and if you want to have a part in producing meaningful, relevant films for this generation, then this school is for you! The University of the Nations film program has launched dozens of its students into film and television industry careers.
Intensive training in today’s digital film technologies
The School of Digital Filmmaking provides intensive training in topics such as directing, producing, camera operation, lighting, sound, non-linear editing, working with actors, and other technical aspects of filmmaking, as well as a comprehensive view of the film industry.
SAS:
The School of Acting for the Screen is for new and seasoned actors who are passionate about not only learning the principles and approaches behind successful acting, but also actively applying those techniques by moving from the classroom to the film set. Simply put, we believe the most effective way to learn is through hands-on experience. In addition to the desire to act, we are looking for talented artists who are passionate about impacting the industry for God’s glory, The School of Acting for the Screen will equip students with the skills they need to become successful actors and have a significant influence in the film industry.
What to Expect
Actors have an opportunity to have leading and supporting roles in the short films produced by the writers and filmmakers in the School of Film, giving them a practical application of all that is learned in class. Therefore students will walk out of the school with several short films which may be used in their demo reel.
Through practical assignments, students receive a broad view of the world of television, film, and professional video production. Industry professionals teach and supervise students in hands-on exercises. Students write, shoot, and edit the projects using professional equipment provided by the university.
The school emphasises excellence, relevance, and effective communication in narrative storytelling. It also explores integrity issues and the challenges this media presents. The school gives special consideration to the personal character development and spiritual growth of each filmmaker.
In only three months, our students produce and direct their own short film and assist on at least three other productions in sound, camera, art, etc.
TOPICS:
- Diecting and producing
- Camera operation
- Lighting and sound
- Non-linear editing
- Working with actors
- Working with actors
- Working with actors
SDF:
What happens in the school?
Through practical assignments, students receive a broad view of the world of television, film, and professional video production. Industry professionals teach and supervise students in hands-on exercises. Students write, shoot, and edit the projects using professional equipment provided by the university.
The school emphasises excellence, relevance, and effective communication in narrative storytelling. It also explores integrity issues and the challenges this media presents. The school gives special consideration to the personal character development and spiritual growth of each filmmaker.
In only three months, our students produce and direct their own short film and assist on at least three other productions in sound, camera, art, etc.
TOPICS:
- Diecting and producing
- Camera operation
- Lighting and sound
- Non-linear editing
- Working with actors
- Other technical aspects of filmmaking
- A comprehensive view of the film industry
SAS:
The school provides intensive training in the following topics:
Introduction to the craft of acting: from Stanislavski’s System and Suzuki’s Method to Meisner’s approach, students will explore the most effective ways an actor can “live” truthfully under imaginary circumstances.
Script Analysis: understanding how scripts are created and characters structured within a film script or scene study; students will learn to analyse scripts for the purpose of scene preparation and character development.
Auditioning: preparing actors for the audition environment by giving a realistic idea of what is required in an audition.
Film history and analysis: giving the students a broader base of knowledge about the rich history of the cinema and providing the tools to analyse influential film performances and apply what is learned to their own craft.
TOPICS:
- Introduction to the craft of acting: Examples include Stanislavski’s System, Suzuki’s Method and Meisner’s approach
- Script Analysis: Breaking down scripts, scene preparation, creating a role.
- Auditioning: Prepare for the audition environment
- Film history and analysis: Analyse influential film performances
Start Date: 14 January 2020
End Date: 3 April 2020
School Cost: £2,900
Cost Breakdown:
- Food
- Accommodation
- Bills (Includes WiFi)
- Teachers
- Equipment (As it is the first time we are running this school here, and our premises are not as equipped or sufficiently large like Kona or other campuses, we are a little bit limited on the resources we will have. We would like to encourage you to bring any equipment/tools that you have and would not mind us using corporately during the time you are here)
- Some School related trips
Registration: £50 (Must be paid within the application and it’s non refundable)
Due Before the visa process (after acceptance): £500
Due upon arrival: £1,000
School Languages: English & Spanish
Pre-requisites: Discipleship Training School/ DTS (if you haven’t completed one but are still interested please contact us for further details or options).
Outreach/internship: As it is the first time we are running this school, we are still unsure if we will be running the outreach part of the school; however there are internships available with 24 Frames of Light in other locations. You can wait to do the outreach in order to complete the course, but you will have to complete within the year of your commencement.
Applicants from outside of the EU need to have a visa to train with us. You will need to take this into consideration and allow enough time to complete the application and visa process. If you are not European, we recommend you apply 3 months before the beginning of the school, if you apply after just consider that it may have an affect and delay on the visa process.
We will work as your sponsors for the visa and write you a letter, if you have fulfilled all the prior requirements, but you will have to carry out the extensive application process on your own and be in charge of all your paperwork. The visa has a cost of £200 (you will have to convert this to your local currency) which is separate from the school costs mentioned in the previous tab.
The financial information you provide will be taken into consideration as part of the application process and can determine or affect you from being accepted as well as receiving a sponsorship from us. You must either have all of your fees or know and be able to confirm where your support will be coming from. If you have concerns about this, please contact us and we will be happy to talk this over with you.
You will also need references from:
1-A church leader
2-A mature Christian friend
3-An employer or teacher.
Simply send the link of the page to your referees so they can click on the correspondent button and fill in the reference for you
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