Film Production Class

Film Production Class

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Class Description: This class is focused on understanding how filmmakers construct sequences of shots for their feature films. The class will delve into understanding the basic shooting of scenes through the use of angles, lenses, color, composition, storyboarding, etc. In order to do this we will divide the class in two sections: one will be film analysis, in which we examine how different filmmakers build shots in a particular scene. The other part of the class will be geared toward the class members producing a simple scene, which will be written, shot and edited by the class. We will start this process after the students get a firmer grasp and enough theory on how to shoot a scene.

Class Schedule/Time Commitment:

A one hour weekly class, we will cover both scene analysis and the planning and completion of the simple shooting of a scene. Depending on the time commitment of the students involved, the final product will be either a simple scene or a short that can be submitted to festivals. Class Starts Thursday January 16th at 6:00pm Payment: $100 per 4 week session. There are two 4 week sessions, you may pay by session. Credit card or cash payment.

THE CREW/CLASSMATES:

We need students who can share the following positions even if they don’t necessarily want to specialize in that area, but just for practicing scene structure: Scene Writing (Screenwriter), Scene Shooting (Cinematographer/Videographer), Producer, Editor, Actor and Marketer. Through the class we’ll focus on film analysis geared specifically around production and every class may vary on how much time they spend on either analysis or production. We will try to have a nice balance between having enough time for theory and enough time to shoot a scene in class. Beginners may take this class because we will focus on the shooting of a short scene. No experience is necessary, but if you do have experience, it will be very helpful in accomplishing a higher level of competency for the final product. Films shown in class may vary depending on availability. We need a minimum of 3 people pre-signed up for this class. L

LOCATION: Neon Venus Art Theatre 1404 S. 3rd St., Las Vegas, NV 89104 Contact: Lissette-310-428-4236

http://www.neonvenus.com

http://www.lissette.biz

BREAKDOWN:

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$100 first half of the course: (four weeks)

Week 1: Film Analysis- Modern Drama Classic: Sense and Sensibility Scene Theory Discussion/Writing a Scene/

Week 2: Film Analysis: Modern Shooting of a Film with Video: Jumper Scene Theory Discussion/Steps to Writing a Scene

Week 3: Film Analysis: Chinatown Scene Theory Discussion/Steps to Writing a Scene

Week 4: Film Analysis: Comedy Classic: Some Like It Hot Deciding on a Scene and Roles for Classmates

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$100 second half of the course: (four weeks)

Week 5: Film Analysis: Film Analysis of a Modern Art Film: Coco Chanel Pre-Production

Week 6: Production Class: Shooting the Scene or Short -Week to Edit

Week 7: Watching the Scene We Shot in Class – Open Discussion

Week 8: Film Analysis: The Aviator, Re-shooting , Titles Film Production Class

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Instructor’s Bio

Lissette has an Advertising degree from Ohio State University (with honors), and a Master’s Degree in Telecommunication Arts (TV Production, Film Production/Screenwriting Studies) from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor (awarded a full fellowship). Her main goal after graduation was to perform in front of the camera as a singer and to direct her own music videos for music channels. Her vision became true in 2003 when she directed and produced 4 music videos, a full one hour rockumentary, a short and a few promos for her own band (Neon Venus) which aired on MTV Espanol, VHUno and MTV Puerto Rico. Her band received airplay every year since 2003 till around 2007. She was able to finance these projects by using guerrilla filmmaking and indie shooting techniques.

In 2008 she opened the Neon Venus Art Theatre in Las Vegas with her husband. They have expanded and opened a second performance space in Hollywood, CA. (neonvenus.com) Both educational facilities focus on affordable inexpensive education for students looking to start a career in the arts. The theatre offers classes in different art disciplines, but is mostly focused in photo, film, acting and voice instruction. Lissette and her husband have also supported classes by other teachers, theatre programs for children through their non-profit organization, and have also produced music shows, plays and Improv shows for local and regional acts in Las Vegas, and now in Hollywood. Hollywood events will include actor’s scenes showcases, sketch comedy events, and screenings for directors, designed to enhance the marketability of emerging actors and filmmakers. Earlier in her career, Lissette videotaped castings at Video Portfolios in New York City including clients such as Calvin Klein, Elizabeth Arden, Paramount Pictures, etc. She also worked as a professional photographer for musicians and actors during the early 2000’s (lissetteart.com)

Her classes both in Hollywood and Las Vegas include: Feature Film Production for Indies, Screenplay Writing for Indies, Guerrilla Filmmaking, Beginning Photography and Practical Photography (Studio and Location). (lissette.biz) Lissette is now developing a second documentary, more music videos for her band and her first feature film. She networks with other artists through her theatre’s classes, events, shows and industry events.