Description
This 30-minute introductory class offers a complete and inspiring overview of what filmmaking truly is. It begins by exploring what cinema is—a powerful language that combines image, sound, and emotion to tell stories that move audiences around the world.
Students will learn what it means to create a film, from the first spark of an idea to the moment it comes alive on screen. The class explains what a story is, how it connects to human emotion, and how the script serves as the blueprint for every production.
Participants will also discover the roles of cast and crew, understanding the teamwork required to bring a story to life. The class introduces the concept of a minimum setup—the essential equipment needed to start filming—and discusses how to choose a good location based on story, light, and atmosphere.
We will cover the three-act structure (Setup, Confrontation, and Resolution), showing how filmmakers build emotional journeys that keep audiences engaged. The session also explores the role of music in storytelling and how it can completely change the tone of a scene.
Finally, students will learn how to transform an idea into a real scene, The class concludes with a brief film analysis, where participants observe how all these elements—writing, performance, image, and sound—come together to create meaning.
By the end of the class, students will walk away with a clear understanding of how cinema works and what it takes to begin creating films with limited resources but unlimited imagination.
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