Film Directing

See also, Independent Filmmaking Certificate Program for the aspiring professional or serious amateur interested in writing, directing, producing, and marketing an independent film.

Introduction

Students meet for two six-hour Saturday sessions conducted on campus. Students examine the role of a director in shaping a vision, the organizational and communicative qualities of a good director, and the dual responsibilities of a director as both artist and technician. Topics covered include imagination, leadership, taste, showmanship, expertise in various film-related crafts and subjects, and curiosity, as well as collaboration with producers, assistant directors, actors, and technicians. Also covered are the director’s roles in the three phases of film production: pre-production, which includes story development, scripting, and revision, as well as casting, budgeting, and hiring; production, in which creative work with actors and crew must be kept on schedule; and post-production, which includes hiring an editor, viewing dailies, assembly, and various stages of cutting. Hands-on directing demonstrations of traditional and Cinema Verite methods using HD camera and lights are key aspects of this workshop.

Instructor

Laszlo Pal

Schedule and Fees

(2 sessions) Saturdays, Nov. 7 & 21, 2009; $375; 1.2 CEUs.

How to Register

Course registration # 102348

By telephone: Register using VISA or MasterCard by calling 206-897-8939 or 1-800-506-1325, Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., and Friday, 9 a.m–5 p.m.
Online: Register online for course # 102348.
By mail or fax: Print and mail or fax a registration form.
In person:
- UW Extension, University District, Seattle
  (Administrative offices for UW Educational Outreach)
  4311 - 11th Ave. NE (see map)
  Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
  Parking: Free visitor parking is available in the building garage (entrance on 11th Ave. NE), in stalls marked "UW Educational Outreach."