THE ONE DAY FILM SCHOOL

INTRODUCTION

Duration: 5mins 

Welcome to the One Day Film School! Learn about Film History, Fight Choreography, Camera, Editing… then take the 10 Shot Challenge and put your new filmmaking skills to the test.

FILM HISTORY

Duration: 15mins

Who were the pioneers of film? Who were the early innovators of editing? When was the golden era of musicals? What are independent films, and why do people make them? How have special effects changed over the years?

FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHY

Duration: 85mins

Learn how to safely create realistic fight scenes on camera, make a punch sound using everyday items, and create fake blood with a recipe from professional make-up artists.

CAMERA 

Duration: 1hr 30mins 

Learn how to use your device’s camera like a pro, plus tips and tricks to avoid common mistakes. You’ll also learn the three main types of camera angle, how to use them - then shoot and edit a practice Three Shot Film.

10 SHOT CHALLENGE

Duration: 2hrs 45mins

Now you’ve covered the essentials, it’s time for you to take the 10 Shot Challenge and put your new filmmaking skills to the test. Assemble your crew - who’s doing what in front of and behind the camera? Next, pick one of the 5 classic storylines - and spend at least 30 minutes coming up with a simple story that can be told in 10 shots. You’ve got 75 minutes to shoot and edit your film. Good luck!