Film & HD Workshops For over 30-years, teaching the magic of cinematic storytelling to the world's filmmakers, cinematographers, directors, writers, actors and media producers.
Welcome to The Film Workshops International
Founded by one of film's leading educators, David H. Lyman, The Film Workshops conducts short, intensive educational and career enhancing programmes for the world's photographers and cinematographers, filmmakers, producers, actors, writers and media professionals. David established The Workshops 1973 in Rockport, Maine, and over the past 34 years his school has evolved as a leader in professional training and career development for content creators in entertainment, journalism, media arts.
The Film Workshops is not a technical trade school, although we do embrace and teach the latest technology as we teach the magic of storytelling. We inspire, nurture, and develop creative talent and their ideas. Our centres are where ideas are made real through the combination of still & moving images, sound, music, the human voice using technology to enlighten and change the world through storytelling.
Links on this website will lead you to specific courses and workshops, as well as provide background on what to expect and "The Workshops' Transformational Experience." All the information you should require to make a choice as to what workshop to take, is here . . . together with an application form and information on travel and what to bring. If you need help, e-mail us at Info@WorkshopsInternational.com and we will normally respond within 24 hours. Give us your phone number, and if practical, we'll call you for a chat about how The Workshops can help you become a more creative professional.
FUNDING
You may be eligible to receive up to a maximum of £800 to attend one of our workshops. Contact your local screen agency and Skillset to find out more:
http://www.skillset.org/funding/individuals/bursaries
Northwest Vision and Media Media Freelance Fund
- The Film Actor’s Workshop A one-week workshop in film acting techniques with renowned Hollywood film actor, director and coach Barry Primus
- Dates: November 30, -0001 – November 30, -0001
- Location:
- Faculty: Barry Primus
- Tuition: €895, plus €55 non-refundable application fee. Accommodations and meals additional
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- The Feature Film Lighting Workshop An advanced class in the creative use of lighting techniques for feature films and HD
- Dates: November 30, -0001 – November 30, -0001
- Location:
- Faculty: Steve FierbergMichael MinockMike Southon
- Tuition: €1,295, plus €55 non-refundable application fee. Accommodations and meals additional
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- The Screenwriting Workshop This intensive, one-week course introduces you to the screenwriter's craft: story structure, character development, plot and format
- Dates: November 30, -0001 – November 30, -0001
- Location:
- Faculty: Peter Nichols
- Tuition: €895, plus €55 non-refundable application fee. Accommodations and meals additional
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- The Screenwriters’ Mallorca Residency Turn your story idea into a feature length screenplay during this 4-week Residency
- Dates: November 30, -0001 – November 30, -0001
- Location:
- Faculty: Peter Nichols
- Tuition: €2,295, plus €55 non-refundable application fee. Accommodations and meals additional
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- Basic Film Cinematography Learn the fundamentals of motion picture photography and the creative possibilities of image quality control and film stocks.
- Dates: November 30, -0001 – November 30, -0001
- Location:
- Faculty: Steve Fierberg
- Tuition:
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- The Camera Operator & Camera Crew Workshop Learn to work professionally as a Camera Operator, First and Second Assistant on 35mm Film or HD Camera Crews.
- Dates: November 30, -0001 – November 30, -0001
- Location:
- Faculty: Steve FierbergMichael MinockKate RobinsonMike Southon
- Tuition: Tuition €1,295. Tuition Discount: Combine this workshop with the Camera Assistant Workshop and save 10% off each. A savings of €260.
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- The Steadicam® Workshop A comprehensive workshop in Steadicam techniques, operation and creative possibilities for camera professionals.
- Dates: November 30, -0001 – November 30, -0001
- Location:
- Faculty: Kate RobinsonRobin Thwaites
- Tuition: €1,495, plus €55 non-refundable application fee. Accommodations and meals additional.
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- HD Digital Production Workshop A one-week introduction to the entire production process for the creation of HD Digital Video stories, documentaries, commercials and web streaming.
- Dates: November 30, -0001 – November 30, -0001
- Location:
- Faculty: David BerezBill Megalos
- Tuition: Full 5 days: £1,295. 2 day Course: £799. £55 non-refundable application fee.
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- HDV Digital Camera Workshop A comprehensive course in HDV digital cameras, technology and controls for creative video image-making.
- Dates: November 30, -0001 – November 30, -0001
- Location:
- Faculty: David BerezBill Megalos
- Tuition: £1,000 plus £55 non-refundable application fee. Accommodations and meals additional
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- Shooting Film A comprehensive course in 16mm and 35mm film cameras, film stocks, set procedures, film processing, video transfer, and work flow for career cinematographers.
- Dates: November 30, -0001 – November 30, -0001
- Location:
- Faculty: Steve FierbergMichael MinockMike Southon
- Tuition: £2,295, plus £55 application fee
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- The Documentary Camera Workshop Explore the camera’s creative role in the storytelling process in documentary filmmaking.
- Dates: November 30, -0001 – November 30, -0001
- Location:
- Faculty: Bill Megalos
- Tuition: €1995, plus €55 application fee.
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- The New HD Journalist Workshop A ten day workshop in Digital Video Storytelling for professional photojournalists, photographers, reporters and media producers who want to make the leap to digital video
- Dates: November 30, -0001 – November 30, -0001
- Location:
- Faculty: Bill Megalos
- Tuition: €2,495, plus a €55 non-refundable application fee
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- Directing & Shooting Television & Web based Commercials A one-week workshop exploring the creative options for shooting dynamic TV & web commercials.
- Dates: November 30, -0001 – November 30, -0001
- Location:
- Faculty: Mike Southon
- Tuition: On-week: £1,295. Two-day Course: £700. £55 non-refundable application fee. Accommodations and meals additional.
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- Location Lighting for Film & HD - One week workshop A one-week workshop exploring the magic and technology of lighting for film and HD productions.
- Dates: November 30, -0001 – November 30, -0001
- Location:
- Faculty: Bill MegalosMichael Minock
- Tuition: Full 5 days: £1,000. 2 day course: £600. £55 non-refundable application fee. Accommodations and meals additional.
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- Acting Techniques For Directors A workshop for directors in techniques for motivating actors to reach their best performances.
- Dates: November 30, -0001 – November 30, -0001
- Location:
- Faculty: Barry Primus
- Tuition: £995, plus £55 non-refundable application fee.
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- The FilmMakers Laboratory Join a small group of enthusastic filmmakers to create a short dramatic film in 4 weekends.
- Dates: November 30, -0001 – November 30, -0001
- Location:
- Faculty: Jack McDonaldBill MegalosMichael Minock
- Tuition: €1,000 plus €55 non-refundable application fee.
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- Cayman Island's Film Career Workshops Three workshops: The Production Assistant / Production Manager / Location Manager: This new program is made up of three separate workshops. Each deal with
- Dates: October 22, 2009 – October 26, 2009
- Location: The Cayman Islands
- Faculty: Eric Mofford
- Tuition: Tuition for all three workshops: $795. Workshops priced separately below.
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- Introduction to the Art of Editing A 2-day introductory course in the style and aesthetic of film and video editing.
- Dates: November 30, -0001 – November 30, -0001
- Location:
- Faculty: David Berez
- Tuition: £600
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- Introduction to The Art of Feature Film Lighting A 2 day course in the creative use of lighting techniques for feature films and HD
- Dates: November 30, -0001 – November 30, -0001
- Location:
- Faculty: Steve FierbergMike Southon
- Tuition: 2-Day Seminar: £750. Full week: £1,295, plus £55 non-refundable application fee. Accommodations and meals additional.
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- Introduction to Directing & Shooting Television Commercials A 2 day course that to explores the entire production process for creating award-winning TV commercials.
- Dates: November 30, -0001 – November 30, -0001
- Location:
- Faculty: Michael MinockMike Southon
- Tuition: Full week: £1,295. 2-day Introduction course: £700. plus €55 non-refundable application fee. Accommodations and meals additional.
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- The Camera and Visual Storytelling Learn to use the camera and cinematic language to create motion pictures that tell compelling stories.
- Dates: November 30, -0001 – November 30, -0001
- Location:
- Faculty: Steve FierbergMichael MinockMike Southon
- Tuition: €1,295 plus €55 non-refundable application fee. Accommodations and meals additional.
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- Directing Actors for the Camera A one-week workshop in techniques for working with actors and the camera to tell a cinematic story.
- Dates: November 30, -0001 – November 30, -0001
- Location:
- Faculty: Barry Primus
- Tuition: €1,195, plus €55 non-refundable application fee. Accommodations and meals additional.
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- The Uganda Humanistic Story Workshop A two-week field workshop in Uganda, Africa for photographers, video journalists, DV filmmakers and human rights workers who want to document the work of world relief agencies (NGOs).
- Dates: November 30, -0001 – November 30, -0001
- Location: Kampala, Uganda, Africa
- Faculty: Bill Megalos
- Tuition: $2,295, excluding accommodations and meals.
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- The Camera Assistant Workshop This one-week workshop will prepare you to work as a First & Second Camera Assistant on 16mm and 35mm film and HD feature films and television commercials.
- Dates: November 30, -0001 – November 30, -0001
- Location:
- Faculty: Doug HartKate RobinsonMike Southon
- Tuition: Tuition €1,295
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- The Cinematography Residency A 10-week Residency for Emerging and Mid-Career Cinematographers who want to launch their professional careers as Directors of Photography and Videographers.
- Dates: November 30, -0001 – November 30, -0001
- Location:
- Faculty: Steve FierbergBill MegalosMichael MinockMike Southon
- Tuition: Tuition: €8,000. Residents who wish to take less than the full 10-weeks of workshops and professional development week may do so for a 10% reduction in tuition per course. Production Costs: Each Resident must cover the cost of production for the Professional Reel.
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- Introduction to the HDV Digital Camera A 2-day course in HDV cameras, technology and controls for creative video image-making.
- Dates: November 30, -0001 – November 30, -0001
- Location:
- Faculty: David BerezBill Megalos
- Tuition: £500, plus £55 non-refundable application fee.
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- The 4-Week Film & HD Video School An intensive, total-immersion, hands-on course in the equipment, technology, methodology and art of film and video production for new filmmakers.
- Dates: November 30, -0001 – November 30, -0001
- Location:
- Faculty: Bill Megalos
- Tuition: €2,495, plus €55 non-refundable application fee. Accommodations and meals additional.
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- Introduction to HD Digital Production Workshop A two-day workshop covering the entire production process for the creation of HD Digital Video Films, documentaries, commercials and web streaming.
- Dates: November 30, -0001 – November 30, -0001
- Location:
- Faculty: David BerezBill Megalos
- Tuition: Two days: £600. Full 5 day week: £1000. £55 non-refundable application fee. Ac