Transform Your Film Idea Into A Short Movie
What you'll learn
- Extract your original idea into a video format
- Experience hands-on complete film production cycle
- How to develop your idea before you start writing or filming
- Receive tips that can save you from unnecessary agony
- Complete a video on a micro-budget
- Enhance your visual storytelling ability
Requirements
- No filmmaking experience needed, you will learn everything you need to know
Description
What is the best way to get an idea out of your head and into a video format?
In this film class, you will learn how to develop, write, produce, film, and edit a short video out of your original idea. You can choose what kind of video you want to make:
Film Scene (with or without dialogue)
Film Sequence (experimental, atmospheric)
Short Film (story)
ALL YOU NEED for this class is a camera, something to write on, and a computer to edit your film.
If you want to understand, act. This class is interactive and hands-on.
Here are some of the things you'll learn in this class:
Extract your original idea into a video format
Experience hands-on complete film production cycle
How to develop your idea before you start writing or filming
Receive tips that can save you from unnecessary agony
Complete a video on a micro-budget
Enhance your visual storytelling ability
THE FOCUS of this class is the "Indie" in Indie Filmmaking. You'll learn how to do as much as possible on your own to prepare you for more significant projects in the future. We practice big by taking small steps.
EXAMPLE FILM I made an exclusive short example film for this class to provide you with on-the-go examples. I'll show you how to develop, write, film, produce, edit, and master the sound and color of your video.
This class is for anyone starting or who has done a couple of film projects; in either case, this class will help you get your idea into a video format. The concept is to demystify the filmmaking process, illuminate your creative strengths and help you identify areas of improvement as a visual storyteller.
Who this course is for:
- For anyone taking their first steps into visual storytelling
Instructor
- 4.4 Instructor Rating
- 36 Reviews
- 1,153 Students
- 4 Courses
My name is Olaf de Fleur. I've made twelve feature films in my two-decades career as an indie filmmaker. I've worked with actors like Academy Nominees Florence Pugh (Black Widow, Little Women) and Johnathan Price (Brazil), along with James Cosmo (Braveheart), Michael Imperioli (Sopranos), Giancarlo Esposito (Breaking Bad, Mandalorian).
I focus on teaching the building blocks, and the fundamentals of visual storytelling. My passion is protecting and nurturing your competence by sharing my experience. For more FILM & WRITING resources, you can visit my website.
I hail from a tiny town on the west coast of Iceland. Where sheep and farm dogs taught me manners. Making films has been an invaluable passport to explore the world and the human heart.
I'm actively writing screenplays, directing films, teaching in film schools, public speaking, and offering personal creative coaching.
Don't be shy to reach out to me directly if you have any questions about filmmaking.
---- Coaching Testimonials
- "Olaf's experience and compassion is a unique resource for all who are open and ready" Giancarlo Esposito, actor, Breaking Bad
- "Olaf's coaching helped me realize I was ready to write my first film. What for many years seemed daunting, became possible because of his expertise and warrior spirit." Suilma Rodriguez, actress
- "Olaf's ability to see beyond the surface is like conjuring. I am forever grateful for his pragmatic, and expansive guidance." Jesse Megan Eidsness, CEO of Wild Love Apothecary
- "I mentored Olaf and I'm happy he's spreading his wisdom" Dr. Jeff Spencer, The Cornerman Coach