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As part of the Online Certificate in Film Studies at UMass, this winter we offer a 3-credit "Introduction to Filmmaking" taught from Barcelona by renowned Spanish Filmmaker David Casals-Roma.
Start date: December 26, 2018
End date: January 19, 2019

You do not have to be a UMass Amherst student. International students are welcome!! TOEFL is not required. There is no admission procedure. Students may register up until the course begins, but we strongly suggest you enroll at least two weeks before the class starts because many classes fill up quickly.

FILM-ST 297M (3 credits) - MAKING SHORT FILMS (Category: V)
Instructor: Catalan filmmaker David Casals-Roma

Course description: Making short films is a step by step course that goes through the basic aspects you need to know in order to make a film. We will start with the preproduction process and how to find engaging stories. You will learn how to break-down scripts, cast actors, find crew, scout locations, prepare budgets, shooting plans, call sheets and other important paperwork. For the production process the course will focus on shooting, blocking, lighting, directing actors, cinematography, sound and other important aspects to be aware of when you are on set. In the postproduction process you will learn the basics of editing images, sound design, music, effects and color correction. Finally, we will analyze the film market and the possibilities that new filmmakers have in the industry. Please note that there will be some practical exercises appointed by the professor. As film equipment is not provided for the class, you will need to have access to a camera. Taught in English by Catalan filmmaker David Casals-Roma.

Promo video:
https://vimeo.com/253975825

Last day to add: December 28, 2018
Base cost: $1206 ($402/credit)
Term Fee: $47

To enroll, please click here: https://www.umass.edu/cpe/class/winter-2019/80667/special-topics-making-short-films