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Bafta and Oscar Winning Tutors - "Get your break into the British Screen Industries" 

Film Workshops Summary

  1. Tutor: Jacqueline Abrahams

    • Area of Expertise: Set Production Design

    • Profile: Award-winning production designer with extensive experience in feature films, TV dramas, and short films.

    • Teaching Approach: Practical insights into production design, set decoration, budgeting, and crew management.

    • Workshop Modules:

      1. Introduction to Production Design

      2. Budgeting for Art Departments

      3. Set Decoration Techniques

      4. Hands-on Set Design Projects

  2. Tutor: Robbie Ryan

    • Area of Expertise: Cinematography

    • Profile: Renowned Irish cinematographer with over 106 film projects, including collaborations with acclaimed directors.

    • Teaching Approach: Technical expertise, visual storytelling, collaborative filmmaking, and film analysis.

    • Workshop Modules:

      1. Fundamentals of Cinematography

      2. Visual Storytelling Techniques

      3. Collaborative Filmmaking

      4. Film Analysis and Critique

  3. Tutor: Charlotte Regan

    • Area of Expertise: Film Direction

    • Profile: Distinguished British film director with a focus on music videos, short films, and the acclaimed feature film "Scrapper."

    • Teaching Approach: Storytelling techniques, visual composition, and capturing working-class narratives.

    • Workshop Modules:

      1. Basics of Film Direction

      2. Visual Composition in Filmmaking

      3. Working-Class Narratives

      4. Music Video Production Insights

  4. Tutor: Pietro Greppi

    • Area of Expertise: Producing

    • Profile: British-Italian producer with a focus on diverse stories, LGBTQ+ and female leads, and cross-cultural perspectives.

    • Teaching Approach: Insights into producing, project development, and navigating the film industry.

    • Workshop Modules:

      1. Producing 101: From Concept to Execution

      2. LGBTQ+ and Female Leads in Film

      3. Cross-Cultural Storytelling

      4. Project Development Strategies

  5. Tutor: Kharmel Cochrane

    • Area of Expertise: Casting

    • Profile: Casting Director with a track record in championing new and diverse talent, known for projects like "The Witch" and "The Lighthouse."

    • Teaching Approach: Casting techniques, talent discovery, and insights into the casting process.

    • Workshop Modules:

      1. Casting Essentials

      2. Talent Discovery Strategies

      3. The Art of Casting for Different Genres

      4. Navigating Challenges in Casting

  6. Tutor: Haresh Patel

    • Area of Expertise: Sound

    • Profile: Sound recordist, editor, and mixer with experience in feature films, TV, and digital video art installations.

    • Teaching Approach: Technical and creative aspects of film sound, dialogue recording, and sound editing.

    • Workshop Modules:

      1. Fundamentals of Sound Recording

      2. Dialogue Editing Techniques

      3. Sound Design and Effects Editing

      4. Music in Film: Collaboration and Integration

  7. Tutor: Matteo Bini

    • Area of Expertise: Editing

    • Profile: Film editor with notable works like "Prevenge" and "The Great European Disaster Movie."

    • Teaching Approach: Editing techniques, storytelling through editing, and industry insights.

    • Workshop Modules:

      1. Art of Film Editing

      2. Storytelling through Editing

      3. Working on Documentaries vs. Feature Films

      4. Editing for Different Genres

  8. Tutor: Diandra Ferreira

    • Area of Expertise: Hair & Makeup Department

    • Profile: Experienced in makeup and hairstyling for various productions, including Netflix's "Heartstopper."

    • Teaching Approach: Makeup artistry, hairstyling, and the role of the Hair & Makeup Department.

    • Workshop Modules:

      1. Makeup Artistry Techniques

      2. Hairstyling for Film and Television

      3. Creating Looks for Different Genres

      4. Industry Insights and Trends

  9. Tutor: Erin Doherty

    • Area of Expertise: Acting

    • Profile: British actress known for roles in "The Crown" and "Chloe."

    • Teaching Approach: Acting techniques, character development, and industry insights.

    • Workshop Modules:

      1. Fundamentals of Acting

      2. Character Development

      3. Scene Study

      4. Industry Tips for Actors

  10. Tutor: Tim Webber

    • Area of Expertise: VFX

    • Profile: Welsh visual effects supervisor known for work on "Gravity," "Avatar," and "The Dark Knight."

    • Teaching Approach: Techniques and challenges in visual effects, CGI, and industry trends.

    • Workshop Modules:

      1. Introduction to Visual Effects

      2. CGI Fundamentals

      3. Case Studies: "Gravity" and "Avatar"

      4. Trends in VFX

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