You've learned how to connect collaborators to your Vision.
You have the tools to execute deep, insightful exploration in a short amount of time.
Now it's time to bring all the tools together.
Make your scenes fly!
WHAT IS IT?
Part 3 of a 3 part Series.
Now you're putting it all together - you're almost ready to shoot!
Take all the tools that you learned in DIRECTING FEELING & DIRECTING ACTION:
- Nugget, World, Character (Nature/Backstory) & Relationship (Literal/Feeling)
- Overall Actions
- Supporting Actions
- Beats & Blocking
Expand your Toolbox by exploring:
- Camera Blocking
- Costume
- Location
- Plot Point (Literal/Feeling)
- Pace
- Journey
Observe Joan work with actors and directors in each rehearsal!
You will learn how:
- To prepare rehearsals using the tools that you have learned, and execute a deep exploration in a short rehearsal time
- All the tools covered in DIRECTING FEELING & DIRECTING ACTION can be brought together to stage a scene
- How these tools give you the clarity to have a productive rehearsal no matter how much time you have
Please note: The intention is not to end with a finished, "polished" scene - This is about integration: having the clarity to put all the levels of the Mise En Scene together to make a scene impactful and clear - make it fly!
BENEFITS:
- Rigorous professional upleveling and a rare chance to see original material come to life
- Learn tools to clarify your rewrites, unleash your performances and create your unique visual style
- Rare opportunity to watch fellow directors prep, rehearse and shoot
- Build a vibrant creative community that holds space and inspires each other
- Access to our exclusive, curated community of incredibly talented JFSL Alumni
- Find creative connections and support with like-minded artists from the Lab via Slack, Happy Hours, Ongoing Classes/Generators, and Alumni Meetups (both on Zoom and In-Person.)
- Dynamic, personalized, interactive experiences with your colleagues allow you to practice the tools you are learning, and apply them to your own work
- Access to all the curated documents to apply the tools to your own material
- Media links will be available for two weeks post Lab so you can dive deeper into the concepts and get the most out of your work
Day 1: Prep
On day one Joan will talk about what you have learned in DIRECTING FEELING & DIRECTING ACTION, and how to add the last 6 layers of the mise en scène:
- Camera Blocking
- Costume
- Location
- Plot Point (Literal/Feeling)
- Pace
- Journey
You will learn how to take all of these tools, apply them to the rehearsal space on Day 2, and be ready to shoot your scene.
During the class, all students, whether live or online, engage with the lectures, the exercises and the Q & A's with Joan.
Day 2: Rehearse/Shoot
The 4 Hands On participants will conduct rehearsals using the concepts covered on Day 1. They will also start shooting the scenes.
The day will be spent observing each rehearsal, with Joan coaching throughout.
By observing this process, you will:
- Learn about the integration of all that was covered in DIRECTING FEELING & DIRECTING ACTION.
- Break open the additional layers of Camera Blocking, Costume, Location, Plot Point, Pace and Journey and watch scenes start to take shape and come alive!
By the end of Day 2, you will begin to see scenes take shape; coming out of the realm of exploration and start to see how the rehearsal room can lead directly into shooting!
Day 3: View
The 4 Hands-On students will share the footage of their scenes, which will be viewed by all in attendance.
During the class, all students, whether live or online, engage with the lectures, the exercises and the Q & A's with Joan.
You will learn:
- How to identify Hot Coals that can be used to build the world of your movie.
- How the rehearsal work lands on the screen.
- How to use this footage to bring clarity to the emotional truth of your story!
Day 4: Online Q & A
After the weekend intensive, a Monday night Q & A via Zoom allows you to slow down and integrate the learning. This lively night is always full of surprises as the students connect with each other and the work!
Recap all the new tools the Lab has delivered!
Watch the students ground as a group (both Live Hands On and Live Online students have a chance to meet in the Zoom Room!)
WHERE:
Live Online via Thinkific.
TUITION:
The Tuition per participant is: $1,625
ENROLLMENT:
Enroll directly at the bottom of the page
CLASS LEVEL:
- These are advanced classes for professional artists interested in exploring new practices, pushing their boundaries, and going deep.
- The Labs are physical.
- The work is feeling-based.
- Please note you may find the work to be uncomfortable.
- There will be a mix of lecture and active exercises designed to investigate the meaning, structure and emotional core of your project.
- You are welcome to observe or participate according to your comfort level, whether you are in person, or online.
REFUND/CANCELLATION/MAKE-UP POLICY:
- There are no cancellations or refunds after booking.
- Students are responsible for payment in full whether or not they chose to attend all class sessions.
- Students who sign up for live online, or live in person and are unable to attend live, may make up the classes they miss via media links. Media links are available for two weeks after the lab.
- Extender passes are available should you wish to access media links longer than two weeks.
WHO GOES?
Whether you are Directing, Writing, Acting, or Producing, The Technique™ is essential in taking your career to the next level! The Lab Series is designed for Film, Episodic, Commercial, and all content creators. It may be attended individually… or by the entire team.
- Directors
- Writers
- Actors
- Producers
- Executives
- Production
- Designers
- Cinematographers
- Editors
- Brand Directors
- Any creatives interested in Story!
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