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Directing a Short Film

You will shoot your own short film and learn how to create feature-length projects.

General Information

Course Goal: To help you create a great short film.
Who This Course Is For: Anyone who wants to make a short film but isn't sure how to do it properly.
How the Learning Process Works: Real-time Zoom meetings. Each participant brings their film idea. Together, we make each step: writing the script, creating the director's script, storyboarding, casting, preparing for shooting and so on. After the material is shot, we learn how to edit, add sound, create credits, and finalize your film. As a result, you will produce a film that you can submit to festivals. This film will become part of your directing portfolio and possibly the start of your career.

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    Course Master: Misha Kostrov - film director, psychotherapist, acting coach, laureate of international and Ukrainian awards

Course Benefits:

Result-Oriented Work

Our main goal is to help you create an awesome film. We are interested in making your film as great as possible and ensuring that it reaches a wide audience. We will assist you in mastering every step of the process.

Effective Structure

All stages of short film production align with the stages of feature film production. By the end of the course, you will understand how to plan and prepare a project at any scale.

Individual Approach

With a personalized approach for each participant, you will discover your unique directing style. Your worldview will become a resource that enables you to successfully create films.

Portfolio

"Children"

"About Cats and Kitties"

"Writings"

You will learn:

1. Transform a creative idea into a film script.
2. Plan the upcoming project.
3. Carefully select and combine all components of the project.
4. Tell a story visually.
5. Direct actors during rehearsals and on set.
6. Integrate visuals, sound, and acting.
7. Capture quality footage.
8. Perform editing and sound design.

...and other useful skills that will be necessary to produce your quality film.

Programme and Schedule


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    • 12 лютого

    • 19:00 — 21:00 Київ (GMT+3)

    • Meeting 1
      Introduction.
      Pitching ideas.
      Script structure, timing, and treatment.
      Preliminary project assessment.

    • Misha Kostrov

    • Date

    • 12 лютого

    • Time

    • 19:00 — 21:00 Київ (GMT+3)

    • Programme

    • Meeting 1
      Introduction.
      Pitching ideas.
      Script structure, timing, and treatment.
      Preliminary project assessment.

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    • Misha Kostrov

    • 19 лютого

    • 19:00 — 21:00 Київ (GMT+3)

    • Meeting 2
      Reading treatments.
      Character development.
      Character plot and action.

    • Misha Kostrov

    • Date

    • 19 лютого

    • Time

    • 19:00 — 21:00 Київ (GMT+3)

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    • Meeting 2
      Reading treatments.
      Character development.
      Character plot and action.

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    • Misha Kostrov

    • 26 лютого

    • 19:00 — 21:00 Київ (GMT+3)

    • Meeting 3
      Discussion of scripts.
      Symbols and metaphors.
      Layers of action and layers of imagery.
      Director's script and its types.

    • Misha Kostrov

    • Date

    • 26 лютого

    • Time

    • 19:00 — 21:00 Київ (GMT+3)

    • Programme

    • Meeting 3
      Discussion of scripts.
      Symbols and metaphors.
      Layers of action and layers of imagery.
      Director's script and its types.

    • Teacher

    • Misha Kostrov

    • 5 березня

    • 19:00 — 21:00 Київ (GMT+3)

    • Meeting 4
      Discussion of director's scripts.
      Planning the preparation period.

    • Misha Kostrov

    • Date

    • 5 березня

    • Time

    • 19:00 — 21:00 Київ (GMT+3)

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    • Meeting 4
      Discussion of director's scripts.
      Planning the preparation period.

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    • Misha Kostrov

    • 19 березня

    • 19:00 — 21:00 Київ (GMT+3)

    • Meeting 5
      Casting.
      Artistic production aspects.
      Cinematographic style.
      Location selection.

    • Misha Kostrov

    • Date

    • 19 березня

    • Time

    • 19:00 — 21:00 Київ (GMT+3)

    • Programme

    • Meeting 5
      Casting.
      Artistic production aspects.
      Cinematographic style.
      Location selection.

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    • Misha Kostrov

    • 26 березня

    • 19:00 — 21:00 Київ (GMT+3)

    • Meeting 6
      Planning the shooting period.
      Logistics.

    • Misha Kostrov

    • Date

    • 26 березня

    • Time

    • 19:00 — 21:00 Київ (GMT+3)

    • Programme

    • Meeting 6
      Planning the shooting period.
      Logistics.

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    • Misha Kostrov

    • 2 квітня

    • 19:00 — 21:00 Київ (GMT+3)

    • Meeting 7
      Rehearsal process.
      Working with actors.
      Creating a shared artistic vision between the actor and the director.

    • Misha Kostrov

    • Date

    • 2 квітня

    • Time

    • 19:00 — 21:00 Київ (GMT+3)

    • Programme

    • Meeting 7
      Rehearsal process.
      Working with actors.
      Creating a shared artistic vision between the actor and the director.

    • Teacher

    • Misha Kostrov

    • 9 квітня

    • 19:00 — 21:00 Київ (GMT+3)

    • Meeting 8
      Filming.
      Shooting day plan.
      Filming scenes and takes.
      Quality check of the footage.
      Sound takes.

    • Misha Kostrov

    • Date

    • 9 квітня

    • Time

    • 19:00 — 21:00 Київ (GMT+3)

    • Programme

    • Meeting 8
      Filming.
      Shooting day plan.
      Filming scenes and takes.
      Quality check of the footage.
      Sound takes.

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    • Misha Kostrov

    • 16 квітня

    • 19:00 — 21:00 Київ (GMT+3)

    • Meeting 9
      Editing.
      Material selection.
      Rough cut.
      Final cut.
      Sound design.
      Voice-over.

    • Misha Kostrov

    • Date

    • 16 квітня

    • Time

    • 19:00 — 21:00 Київ (GMT+3)

    • Programme

    • Meeting 9
      Editing.
      Material selection.
      Rough cut.
      Final cut.
      Sound design.
      Voice-over.

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    • Misha Kostrov

    • 23 квітня

    • 19:00 — 21:00 Київ (GMT+3)

    • Meeting 10
      Screening of short films.
      Conclusions.

    • Misha Kostrov

    • Date

    • 23 квітня

    • Time

    • 19:00 — 21:00 Київ (GMT+3)

    • Programme

    • Meeting 10
      Screening of short films.
      Conclusions.

    • Teacher

    • Misha Kostrov

Teacher

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Misha Kostrov

COURSE MASTER

Director, acting trainer, psychotherapist

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Часті запитання

  • Is prior directing experience required?

    No. We teach directing the way it's done in Western film schools. The course is built on a fundamental level. It is designed for those who are just starting and want to learn directing.

  • Are there any age restrictions?

    For this course, we accept participants from 16 years old.

  • Is there online support between meetings?

    Yes, you will be able to write in the chat group and receive answers to your questions and recommendations. The chat group will be created after the first meeting.

  • What if I fall behind and need additional consultations?

    Yes, you can receive them individually, but the course is structured so that you successfully create a film within 2 months.

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