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Discover a variety of exciting film classes in NYC, ranging from screenwriting to cinematography. Immerse yourself in the art of filmmaking and unlock your creative potential with immersive and hands-on classes.

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Documentary Film Production Intensive

Shawn Wickens @ 39 W 29th St, New York, NY

CREATE, CREW, and FILM a feature-length documentary. The objective of the workshop is to brainstorm, collaborate and shoot a handful of documentary short films. Participants will receive hands-on experience with shooting, organizing, location scouting, interviewing and more.  Why a documentary in just a few days? Deadlines create opportunities to complete goals. Obstacles make for an exciting creative environment. Learn the basics. Really...

(25) All levels 18 and older
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$149

4 sessions

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Keeping It Legal

DCTV @ 87 Lafayette St, New York, NY

Is it okay to show incidental logos in my film? If music is playing in the background of a scene, does it need to be licensed? Does my personal release form cover everything? Documentary filmmakers incur many legal questions while developing their project, and rightfully so. This workshop guides filmmakers through an introduction to common legal issues from their terminology to their importance, and offers suggestions on how to navigate them when...

(237) All levels 18 and older
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Get Your Film Into Festivals

DCTV @ 87 Lafayette St, New York, NY

For many filmmakers, the first step on the road to recognition and distribution is a successful film festival run. Learn to navigate the challenges and nuances of the ever-changing festival circuit without emptying your wallet or limiting your chances for future opportunities.  Find out which film festivals are best suited for you and your film, and once accepted, how to hold your own and take advantage of each film festival experience. Topics...

(237) All levels 18 and older
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Documentary Filmmaking

Newmark Graduate School of Journalism @ 230 West 41st Street, New York, NY

The documentary form is exploding. In 2018, the top three grossing docs brought in nearly $50 million at the box office and streaming platforms such as Netflix and Hulu are packed with documentary series. This full-day class will be lead by Yoruba Richen, whose most recent work, “The Green Book: Guide to Freedom,” aired on The Smithsonian Channel in February 2019. The documentary serves as a reality check on the fictionalized Oscar-winning movie...

(64) Beginner 18 and older
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$375
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Learn by Doing: LET'S MAKE A WEB SERIES

Shawn Wickens @ 39 W 29th St, New York, NY

CREATE, CREW, and FILM a web series The objective of the workshop is to brainstorm, collaborate and shoot a complete web series Participants can expect to receive hands-on experience with shooting, organizing, location scouting, on-camera acting and more.  Why a web series in just a few weeks? Deadlines create opportunities to complete goals. Obstacles make for an exciting creative environment. Learn the basics. Really Make Something....

(25) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$298

5 sessions

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Documentary Budgeting

DCTV @ 87 Lafayette St, New York, NY

Learn the essential skills needed to create a realistic and professional budget for your documentary film. Gain insights into budget formats, categories, line items, and rate determination to secure funding and keep your project on track. Don't miss this opportunity to make informed financial decisions for your next documentary project!

(237) All levels 18 and older
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$160
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Camera & Lighting Techniques 2: Multi-Camera Interview

AbelCine Training @ 609 Greenwich St, New York, NY

DP & Lighting Designer Rick Siegel will share his knowledge in an exclusive workshop series: Camera & Lighting Techniques for the Real World. Through lectures, discussion and hands-on exercises, participants will learn camera and lighting setups for every situation, the essentials to be able to work on their own or with a director of photography. The series will cover how to maximize the location, how to light an interviewee to best effect,...

(48) Intermediate 18 and older
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$399
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Feature Film Intensive Workshop

Shawn Wickens @ 134 W 29th St, New York, NY

create, write, crew, act in and edit a feature-length movie. The objective of the workshop is to create, rehearse and shoot a feature film in 8 weeks. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, American Film Institute and British Film Institute categorize feature-length films as 40 min or more. But we’re aiming for 70 min.  Participants will brainstorm, write, act in, help shoot and become associate producers of the finished product....

(25) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$249

7 sessions

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Digesting Codecs

DCTV @ 87 Lafayette St, New York, NY

Put your storytelling skills aside and focus on the technical specs needed to determine your post-production deliverables. Learn camera proprietary codecs and how to optimally ingest and transcode footage into your nonlinear editing software to export your deliverables up.  In doing so, ensure your project’s quality to viewing specifications. Become fluent in reading and creating file structures, file extensions, containers and formats to...

(237) Advanced 18 and older
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$100
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Collaborative Short Film Production Class

Shawn Wickens @ 39 W 29th St, New York, NY

CREATE, CREW, and FILM some short films. You and your classmates will brainstorm some ideas. Together we'll script, pre-produce, cast, and shoot some projects. Experience shooting, lighting and recording audio.   Learn the basics. Really Make Something. School will reach out for background information after enrolling.

(25) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$199

4 sessions

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The Producers: A Videomaking Extravaganza for Arty Kids

HiArt! @ 227 W 29 St, New York, NY

Kids will join internationally renowned visual and performance artist, Guy Richards Smit, to make a sitcom - from scratch - out of Mozart’s Cosi Fan Tutte, Kids will adapt the libretto, incorporate improv comedy, props & costumes and make an original TV show!  Too much fun! Too many skills: Opera, Creative Writing, Set and Costume Design, Video Art, Laughter & More!

All levels 8 - 10 years old
No upcoming schedules
$775

8 sessions

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Successfully Planning, Crewing & Shooting Projects

AbelCine Training @ 609 Greenwich St, New York, NY

This class takes an in-depth look at the creation of corporate or documentary projects of any size from planning through production. Jem Schofield, who has 20-years experience as a producer, director and cameraman, will take attendees through the process of planning and budgeting, as well as choosing the right crew and equipment for a specific project. Jem will teach attendees how to determine a video project’s scope, and how to successfully...

(48) All levels 18 and older
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$199
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5-Week Casting Directors' Film/TV/Commercial Bootcamp

Scott Powers Studios @ 381 Park Avenue S, New York, NY

An on-going program at Scott Powers Studios.  Each night is devoted to one of the program’s five Casting Directors. Work in-depth on-camera with New York’s busiest and well-connected legit and commercial CDs who are always looking to bring in new talent.  You will be working with sides from current casting projects these CDs feel they could call you to audition for. Previous CD’s include: Carol Hanzel [Carol Hanzel Casting] ...

All levels 13 and older
No upcoming schedules
$495

5 sessions

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Wireless Video Intensive

AbelCine Training @ 609 Greenwich St, New York, NY

This workshop teaches the technical principles and hands-on configuration of wireless video technology for studio, handheld, and gimbal applications. It explores a variety of wireless video equipment used to monitor the camera on set, and setups are covered from a logistical and practical point of view. This hands-on, intensive workshop gives participants a good grounding in wireless video technology and equips them with the skills to build, rig...

(48) All levels 18 and older
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$127.50
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Sight, Sound & Story 2016: The Art of Cinematography

Manhattan Edit Workshop @ 119 W 23rd St, New York, NY

MEWShop's acclaimed speaker series continues with an evening devoted to the art of cinematography.  Join us as we celebrate the craft of visual storytelling from the masters behind the camera - we’ll take an in-depth look at Cinematography in the golden age of television and then explore the process of shooting narrative feature film.

(95) All levels 16 and older
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Film Makers' Workshop (Grade 3-6)

Creative Stage @ 154 W 93rd St, New York, NY

In Film Makers Workshop, kids will be introduced to all stages of the film making process from story-boarding, to filming, directing, producing, acting and editing, as they work together to create and film their own original short films! Lead by a team of industry professionals, students will gain the insider tips and tools they need, to unleash their creative vision.

All levels 8 - 12 years old
No upcoming schedules
$385

8 sessions

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Fundamentals of Lighting for Film

NYC Center for Media Education @ 515 W 38th St, New York, NY

Master the art of lighting and create captivating visual content for any media platform. This workshop will cover the fundamental principles of lighting, including how to work with natural light, set up a lighting kit, adjust white balance, and use dramatic lighting techniques.  Whether you're a photographer, videographer, or content creator, this course will help you create stunning visuals that stand out in today's competitive media landscape....

(1) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$99

2 sessions

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Mobile Video Production

NYC Center for Media Education @ 175 E 104th St, New York, NY

Learn how to create high-quality video content using just your mobile device in this course at the NYC Center for Media Education. Discover the best stabilization, sound, and mobile resources to produce professional videos, and gain skills in cinematography, audio principles, and editing techniques. Basic Mac computing skills are required for this workshop.

(1) All levels 18 and older
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$99

2 sessions

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Filmmaking Essentials: Lighting

NYC Center for Media Education @ 515 W 38th St, New York, NY

Learn the essentials of lighting for film and television production

(1) Beginner 18 and older
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$99

2 sessions

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Digital Technician: On Set LUT Creation 101

AbelCine Training @ 609 Greenwich St, New York, NY

On Set LUT Creation 101 – 1D & 3D LUTs, in this class you'll learn the process for creating a LUT for cameras like the Alexa, Sony F3 & F65, and Red Epic, and then applying it in post. Many of the latest camera systems offer either Log or Raw recording modes that give us the most possible information out of the camera. These features are great at keeping the original camera ‘negative’ as clean as possible, but at the same time they...

(48) All levels 18 and older
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