Developed based on years of experience, the workshop covers all crucial aspects of cross-cultural filmmaking from culturally sensitive conduct and applicable laws, through gaining access to rituals not open to the public, to establishing the trust necessary for getting authentic close-up shots of your subjects.

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You will learn how to sharpen your instincts, tune into the energy of spiritual happenings and intuitively follow their uncertain flow and unpredictable dynamics. You will master the art of capturing emotionally charged moments and learn how to quickly identify in a crowd charismatic subjects that will become the lead characters of your films, ensuring you return to the editing suite with the most compelling scenes possible.

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You will enhance your composition skills, learning how to navigate the fast-paced environment of cultural events while choosing intriguing angles, deciding on optimal focal length and framing your shots for maximum impact and optimum coverage that ensures plenty of freedom in the post-production phase.

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Applying the acquired skills hands-on, you will shoot a fascinating 2-days-long cultural event.

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The post-production classes will focus on the art of story-finding and the building of a narrative arc that turns seemingly unrelated shots into a story that instantly grabs a viewer's attention and keeps him hooked until the very end.

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Special attention will be given to sound design starting with the selection of a powerful score and progressing to a masterful mix with on-site audio recording and sound effects that bring your film to life.

 

A wealth of practical tips pertaining to continuity from screen direction consistency, through music transitions to color-grading will ensure you will deliver a seamless & polished end-product that will impress your clients, enchant the audience and wow the juries of film festivals while paying tribute to the cultural heritage of the community you portray.