Teaches Independent Filmmaking
Oscar-nominated filmmaker Mira Nair approaches directing with the “heart of a poet and the skin of an elephant,” spurred by rejection and fighting to bring uncompromising stories to film. In the Golden Lion-winning director’s MasterClass, learn to make a big impact on a small budget in film production, evoke the best from actors and nonactors, and protect your creative vision so you tell the story that can only come from you.
Overview
Syllabus
Class Trailer
Class Sample
1. Introduction
2. Discovering Your Unique Voice
3. Finding the Story
4. Stretching Your Budget
5. Casting
6. Directing Actors
7. Directing Gestures
8. Scene Workshop, Part 1: Read-Through and Blocking
9. Scene Workshop, Part 2: Rehearsing the Scene
10. Scene Workshop, Part 3: Final Take
11. Telling the Story: Monsoon Wedding
12. Developing a Visual Palette
13. On-Set Directing
14. Working With Your Cinematographer
15. Editing
16. Sound and Music
17. Go Tell Your Story
Taught by
Mira Nair
