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YOUR CAREER IN FILM
STARTS HERE.

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UNIQUELY YOU

CONQUER YOUR OWN STYLE

WHAT WE

OFFER

AvantGarde Film Academy offers high-class courses and workshops targeted at new and emerging talents who seek to learn by doing. Our programmes offer a bridge between an art academy and a film academy. We focus on filmmakers and actors who define themselves as artists. 

We believe in exploring the boundaries of film language and performance; continually developing beyond the accepted norms - whilst at the same time developing professional skills and craftsmanship. By doing as such, we help our students in finding their creative voice and make them stand out from the crowd.

PRODUCING
A SHORT FILM

SCRIPT
CONSULTATION

aCTING
FOR FILM

Uniquely You
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UNIQUELY YOU

Do you dream of a career in film but think it's not for you? We don't believe in competition. We believe in talent. Cultivating your passion. Success begins with the determination to channel your ideas into authentic works of art. At AvantGarde we guide you through this process. Uniquely you. 

Courses
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OUR COURSES

Producing a Short Film

From conception to screen. You will produce your own short film aiming at festival submissions.

 

         The story structure


         Creating compelling characters

 

         Cinematography

 

         Symbolism and metaphors

 

         Visual storytelling

         Script consultation

 

         Screening of first edit

With inspiring film examples, and practical exercises, this course will help you develop the skills you need to create your short film. We will cover the following phases of production:

Invest in your film ideas and get inspired by other passionate filmmakers. You may want to team up and crew on each other's films. Participants typically shoot their films over the summer with own or rented equipment.

Though introductory in nature, this course would also benefit those with prior filmmaking experience, and those who want to apply for film school. Part of the course will be dedicated to discussing participants' film ideas. You are therefore encouraged to bring along your story outlines and draft versions on paper. 

Dates:
Mon 17 - Fri 21 July,
and Sat 2 Sep 2023 


Duration:
6 days, including screening on 2 Sep 2023

Times:
11am - 3pm

Capacity:

Max. 10 participants

Fee:
720 EUR

Location: 
Amsterdam

Language of instruction:
Dutch or English
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Script Consultation

Script Consultation Package

From unrelated story ideas to fully fledged plot. You will develop a short film script and receive constructive feedback on your initial drafts.

Create compelling characters and scenes that push your story forward. Receive written notes and verbal feedback focused on the following elements:

         Story structure


         Theme, and dramatic conflict

 

         Character development

 

         Subplot, and emotional arc

 

         Symbolism and metaphors

         Dialogue

Get that story on paper! You will receive feedback by e-mail and one-on-one sessions in person, exchanging and developing ideas. We'll start with getting the story outline and synopsis ready (max 1 A4) and work our way to the final script (max 15 pages).

What you get:
6 times feedback: 3x written notes by e-mail and 3 one-hour sessions in person.

Dates and times:

On request

Fee:
420 EUR

Location: 
Amsterdam and online 

Language:
Dutch or English
Acting for Film

Acting for Film 

Build your reel. Practise your favourite movie scenes and reach authentic performances. 

This course is currently being developed. Register your interested now.

         The Actor-Director Relationship


         Scene analysis

 

         Objectives

 

         Action verbs

 

         Physical tasks

         Subtext

Dates:
To be
announced

Duration:

2 days

Times:

To be announced

Capacity:

Max. 10 participants

Fee:
360 EUR

Location: 
Amsterdam 

Language:
Dutch or English
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We'd love to get involved in your creative journey.

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