Foundations of Filmmaking
This class is perfect for anyone with a passion for film and television who is eager to delve into the industry. Whether you’re a creative enthusiast, aspiring filmmaker, or simply curious about the world of entertainment, Foundations of Filmmaking is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills to embark on a rewarding career. It’s an ideal starting point for individuals looking to grasp industry-specific terminology, understand the script-to-screen process, and prepare themselves for various roles within the dynamic film and television field.
Foundations of Filmmaking provides foundational knowledge about working conditions, jobs, and professional expectations in film and television.
Students will learn industry-specific terminology and processes related to above- and below-the-line positions, how a creative project moves from script to screen, and how to start and build a film or television career. With an emphasis on industry standards, practices and procedures, on-set safety protocols, and the realities of the job market students will be prepared to take further coursework in any number of more focused areas covered in this course. Want to know how a project is made from start to finish? This is the course for you.
What You Will Walk Away With
- Fundamental knowledge about working conditions, jobs, and professional expectations in film and television.
- Qualification to apply for Trilith Institute’s Creative Excellence Fellowship Grant.
- Complete 3 of our professional education courses, and you will receive a “Trilith Institute Outstanding Achievement in Film Arts”. In addition, if you have completed 3 courses and our Mastering Self-Marketing Workshop, you will be qualified to submit an original project for our Creative Excellence Fellowship Grant, with a potential award of up to $10,000.
- Discounts to other Trilith Institute workshops while enrolled.