Creative Filmmaking
Ages 16 to Adults
CREATIVE FILMMAKING
Elevate Your Filmmaking Skills with DBFAA
Transform your passion into powerful films with our 16-class Creative Filmmaking course. Tailored for serious filmmakers, this one-on-one journey offers 2-hour sessions designed to fit your busy lifestyle. With flexible scheduling, you can choose to take 1 to 5 classes per week, ensuring that your learning pace matches your goals. Beyond the classroom, you’ll gain real-world experience with on-set days and have the chance to film, produce, and direct your own scene—professionally edited and portfolio-ready.
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What You'll Get:
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Hands-On Set Experience: Immerse yourself in the action with practical, real-time on-set days that mirror professional film production.
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Film Your Own Scene: DIRECT, PRODUCE, and FILM your own scene, which will be PROFESSIONALLY EDITED for your portfolio.
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Personalized Coaching: One-on-one instruction tailored to your skill level, ensuring you gain the expertise needed to excel in the industry.​
Key Curriculum Highlights?
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Script Breakdown: Learn how to dissect scripts like a pro.
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Scene Analysis: Understand how to identify the elements of powerful scenes.
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Camera Techniques: Learn how to perfect your shooting skills.
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Lighting Design: Understand how to enhance your visual storytelling with lighting.
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Sound: Learn how to develop skills in capturing high-quality sound.
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Casting Process: Understand how to find the right talent for your film.
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Production Planning: Learn how to organize and manage a film production.
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Directing Actors: Understand how to guide actors and learn how to master blocking for better performances.
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Editing Principles: Learn how to refine your film in post-production with a glance into editing.
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Set Etiquette and Workflow: Understand how to navigate the set like a professional.
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Sound Design Basics: Learn how to seamlessly integrate sound to elevate the mood and atmosphere of your film, creating a more immersive experience for your audience
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Film Marketing and Distribution: Understand how to promote and distribute your work.
Benefits:
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Comprehensive Training: Cover all aspects of filmmaking from script to screen, with practical, real-world applications.
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Expert Instruction: Learn from Judge Becton III, an accomplished director with a portfolio of acclaimed films.
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Flexible Scheduling: Tailor your learning experience with a schedule that suits your needs, from full-time students to working professionals.
Student Outcomes:
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By the end of this course, you’ll have the skills, confidence, and a standout portfolio to start producing your own films. You’ll leave with a professionally edited scene that you’ve directed and produced, ready to showcase your talent.
Tuition:
$3500 or four payments of $875, plus a one-time $25 registration fee