The Cut

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP 

In THE CUT we’ll roll up our sleeves and build something together. Over five days, we focus on the practical work of storytelling. We show you how we take a simple idea and turn it into a finished short film. Whether your place is in front of the camera or behind it, you are the driving force of the project. We work alongside you, guiding you through how to devise a concept, write a script, use professional film equipment and work towards the final edit. By the end of the week, you’ll have a completed short-film to show for it, made from your ideas. 

THE GOAL 

To devise, write, produce, film & edit a short film over five days, while educating students on key technical elements, the filmmaking process and acting/directing for camera. THE 

OVERVIEW 

Project Focus Description 

Day 1: Introduction, concept building & pre-production Introduction, team building, pitching ideas, looking at roles on set, idea formation. 

Day 2: Writing / devising / planning Devising the story, writing the script, storyboarding, and technical gear familiarization. 

Day 3: Rehearsing / shooting Blocking, directing performances, filming. 

Day 4: Final shots / editing Shooting any additional shots, reviewing footage, and building the rough cut, colour grading and sound 

Day 5: Editing, reflections & screening Final edits, reflections and a screening of the finished film