Elective 1-Semester Filmmaking Workshop

1-Semester Filmmaking Program with Red Bull Media House

Learn How To Direct a Short Film at NYFA with the Elective 1-Semester Filmmaking Program in partnership with Red Bull Media House.

During the Elective 1-Semester Filmmaking Program in association with Red Bull, students create short films and video content for their own reel. Similar to all NYFA’s film programs, students learn-by-doing, rapidly building filmmaking skills by writing, shooting, directing, and editing their own original films and content. In addition, the elective program includes real-world experience with professionals at a global, multi-platform media company [(Red Bull Media House GmbH)], including immersion in case studies across a range of key formats and opportunities for hands-on engagement. This workshop is a great fit for aspiring filmmakers and creatives interested in learning the essentials of making their own films and video content, while offering a window into production environments focused on media.

Workshop DescriptionWorkshop Name: Elective 1-Semester Filmmaking Workshop

From day one, students participate in an intensive sequence of classes such as Directing, Screenwriting, Digital Camera Technique, Lighting, Digital Editing, and Directing Actors, building essential knowledge in the filmmaking process. Throughout the program, students explore the dramatic mechanics of motion picture storytelling while mastering the critical collaboration between actors and directors.

The Elective curriculum is designed to encompass all primary forms of media. Students explore the many facets of production for a global media company, including an immersive visit to the global headquarters of Red Bull Media House in Salzburg, Austria and take part in a production around a real marketing project in the field.

 

At the end of the workshop, students can invite family and friends to an exclusive screening. Often, graduates of the Elective 1-Semester Workshop enroll in  NYFA’s 1-Year Filmmaking Program to continue their film studies in the US.

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NYFA also offers the possibility to learn filmmaking from anywhere through a variety of online filmmaking workshops.

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CLASS DETAILS

Directing
This Area of Study introduces students to all major aspects of filmmaking. Students will learn concepts to help achieve maximum psychological impact by studying the director’s decisions in camera placement, blocking, staging, and visual image design. Students will be challenged to think comprehensively about their film projects in terms of the economic realities of low-budget student production.

Screenwriting
This Area of Study introduces the established tools and language used in writing a film project. The intersection of story structure, theme, character, tension, and conflict is examined through detailed scene analysis. The in-class discussion provides students with constructive analysis and support. Students are encouraged to tell their stories visually, rather than relying on dialogue.

Editing
This Area of Study presents students with multiple aesthetic approaches to editing film and video. Students will learn how to apply concepts such as temporal continuity and spatial continuity, as well as less traditional discontinuous editing techniques to their work. The Area of Study will also discuss the psychological and emotional effects of editing on the overall story. Additionally, students will learn to operate digital editing software which they will use to edit their own films. Classes are supplemented with individual consultations at the computer.

Cinematography (Hands On Camera And Lighting)
Students undergo intensive training in the use of HD digital video cameras and their accessories. Through hands-on workshops and film tests, they will also learn fundamental lighting techniques. As they progress through the workshop, they learn how to support the mood of the story with lighting choices and experiment with expressive lighting styles.

Elective Classes

Students take part in an immersive exploration of the world of a major media company. Industry professionals will share insights, storytelling resources and case studies in key categories including :

  • Documentaries – such as Against the Odds, which follows an unlikely shot at esports’s biggest prize
  • Series – such as Born Racers, a series on the young talents of MotoGPTM
  • Live events – such as Red Bull Rampage, freeride mountain biking’s most coveted title
  • Social media – such as the (Un)serious Race Series, “the most unserious motor racing championship on Earth”

Students will also gain hands-on experience in the field working behind the scenes on a real project, have opportunities to learn from case studies in the classroom and will also get the chance to initiate 1:1 check-ins with industry experts online.

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TIMES AND BREAKDOWN BY WEEK

These are intensive, full-time Monday through Friday programs that typically run in three x 3hr sessions from 9 AM-6:30 PM or two x 3 hours sessions 10:00 AM –  5:00 PM. There are breaks in between sessions. Depending on the workshop, there may be shoots held on the weekend. Students will need to anticipate extra time outside of class to complete assignments, projects, and exercises. Daily class times may vary. The Elective will be integrated throughout the course, including a Red Bull Headquarter visit the week before the semester starts and additional travel to a live project.

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PROGRAM AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

This course requires the following software and equipment:

  • External hard drive (generally costs $30-$200)
  • An SD Card

AFTER GRADUATION OPPORTUNITY

The Elective program graduates have the opportunity to interview with Red Bull Media House at the end of the program for an internship.

Film School
Alumni

Manuel Garcia-Rulfo  

Manuel Garcia-Rulfo

Actor

 
Tracy Oliver  

Tracy Oliver

Filmmaker

 
Antonio Campos  

Antonio Campos

Director | Writer | Producer

 
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Please note: Equipment, curriculum, and projects are subject to change and may vary depending on location. Students should consult the most recently published campus catalog for the most up-to-date curriculum.