Filmmaking Fundamentals: From Script to Screen

Date: November 7–9, 2025
Duration: 3 days
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily
Location: LE STUDIO DU SCÉNARIO
Target Audience: Aspiring filmmakers, students, and enthusiasts
Registration: Free; prior registration required

Program Overview:

This comprehensive three-day workshop offers participants a hands-on introduction to the filmmaking process, from interpreting a script to producing a short film.

Day 1: Understanding the Script

• Morning Session: Analyzing a screenplay to identify key elements such as theme, character arcs, and visual storytelling techniques.
• Afternoon Session: Storyboarding and shot planning to translate the script into a visual narrative.
• Evening Activity: Group discussions on creative interpretations and directorial approaches.

Day 2: Production Techniques

• Morning Session: Introduction to filmmaking equipment, including cameras, lighting, and sound.
• Afternoon Session: Practical exercises in camera operation, lighting setups, and sound recording.
• Evening Activity: Mock film shoot to apply learned techniques in a controlled environment.

Day 3: Post-Production and Final Screening

• Morning Session: Basics of editing, including software tools, pacing, and sound design.
• Afternoon Session: Participants will edit their footage, focusing on storytelling through editing choices.
• Evening Activity: Final screening of participant projects followed by a feedback session.

By the end of the workshop, participants will have a foundational understanding of the filmmaking process and will have created a short film, showcasing their newfound skills.