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.
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.
OUR COURSES
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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
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
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