Directing Actors for the Screen

Dates: Sat 27th/ Sun 28th Feb
Sat 6th / Sun 7th March

***The course costs are fully subsidised-applicants must be aged 16 or over and living in Cumbria. ***

Signal Films has 12 places available for people aged 16yrs + to take part in a free directing course led by an award winning filmmaker.
Deadline for application: Friday 19th February

Brian Gilbert, Golden Globe nominee and director of 2002’s awarding winning feature The Gathering starring Christina Ricci, will provide an in-depth insight into the process of directing actors for the screen at a 4-day course taking place in Barrow-in Furness

This is a great opportunity for aspiring directors to gain knowledge and expertise from an industry expert, working with professional actors, learning the best ways to communicate within a film set.

About the course:
The course will cover in detail the roles, methods and approaches of the director when composing scenes with actors. Through a combination of hands on exercises, screenings and demonstrations, participants will learn the fundamental skills needed to effectively direct performances to create a succinct and moving film.

This course will examine several different elements including
• Director and the script
• Directing actors
• Directing Different Genres
• Technical aspects- camera, lighting & crossing the line

About the tutor:
Course leader Brian Gilbert delivers the directing Actors course at the National Film and Television School, described as the world leader in high-end media training. He also directed the 1997 feature Wilde starring Stephen Fry and Jude Law and the classic 80’s body swap movie Vice Versa with Judge Reinhold and Fred Savage.

For a place on the course:
For an application form and more information contact Signal Films on signalfilms@gmail.com or 01229839983

Also: FILM INSIDERS TALENT FESTIVAL 2010!

In this, its second year, the festival is welcoming emerging filmmakers and enthusiasts of all ages to attend another packed programme of completely free events running from Friday 5th – Sunday 7th March in Barrow.

There will be an exciting mix of free filmmaking classes, animation workshops, screenings and advice sessions from industry talent from across the UK.

www.signalfilms.co.uk
www.filminsiders.co.uk