The Other Side of the Fence with Richard Kwietniowski
Monday 7th - Friday 11th September 2009
Introduction
A 5-day course for directors and actors designed to give both more experience of working together for camera and explore what it takes to be on the other side of the fence.
This is a unique opportunity for professional collaboration between advanced performers and filmmakers to enhance performance in front of the camera.
There will 20 participants in total: 10 filmmakers (recruited by LFS) and 10 actors (recruited by City Lit). The course will take place at City Lit.
Course Outline
An opportunity for actors and filmmakers to spend an intensive week developing awareness of filmed performance, from both sides of the fence.
Issues addressed include:
- How does screen acting differ from stage performance?
- What should a director expect from an actor?
- What should an actor expect from a director?
- How does a director prepare a scene for filming, and how does this affect performance?
The week will cover the stages of preparation where actor and director meet (i.e. audition, rehearsal, blocking, camera rehearsal) as well as on-set directing procedure, where communication and collaboration are crucial.
In addition to a number of presentations and workshops, the week will feature the preparation and filming of scenes, including a reversal of roles, where actors will direct filmmakers acting.
The dual aim of the course is to provide a thorough grounding in directing actors for camera, and in what acting for camera entails. By spending some time on the other side of the fence, participants will develop a greater awareness of what is required of them in a professional environment.
Maximum participants: 20 (10 filmmakers, 10 actors)
Fee: £350
How to apply
Actors please contact City Lit for application details.
Filmmakers please submit the following items:
- Application Form
(click to download) - Ethnicity and Disability Monitoring Form
(click to download) - CV
- Personal statement
(i.e. a few brief paragraphs explaining why you're applying for the course, what you hope to gain from it etc.)
Email us:
Carolyn Atherton:
workshops@lfs.org.uk
Postal Address:
Workshops Admissions,
The London Film School,
24 Shelton Street,
London, WC2H 9UB, UK
Telephone us:
+44 (0)20 7836 9642
Fax us:
+44 (0)20 7497 3718
Skillset Funding
Successful applicants for this workshop may be eligible to apply for a Skillset Screen Bursary to cover up to 80% of their workshops fees.
For full details visit www.skillset.org/screenbursaries or contact Hal Sinden at Skillset: 020 7713 9888 / hals@skillset.org.
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