Filmmaking for Theatre People

In this media-saturated landscape, no one can afford to limit themselves to one way of telling a story. Whether your ambition is to make feature films or better market your stage work, this class will give you an overview of the tools you need to get started.

Topics are geared towards storytelling professionals who don't want to be limited by only one set of technical skills. I will focus on practical advice and information that will enable you to begin your own projects. We will be covering...

- How Directing for the Screen & Stage are Different

- Rethinking Space

- Tools of the Trade

- What Skillsets Must Be On Your Team

- Post-Production Essentials

- Available Resources

"It was very inspiring to hear in practical terms the advantages and pitfalls of transitioning from stage to film directing, the translations of job for one form to the other." - Stephen Nachamie

This is the class I wish someone had been teaching when I started out. I didn't want to re-learn directing. I wanted to learn to apply the skills I already had to a different medium. I've learned a ton by doing exactly that on three feature films of my own, and that is what I will share with you. You'll walk away with the knowledge of how to transfer your skills from one medium to another and a list of resources that will help you get started.

Next Class TBD

You must pre-register. Location will be emailed upon confirmation.

Class size will be limited to 12. Reserve now!

FUTURE TOPICS

- Directing a feature for under $200,000 (SAG Ultra-Low Agreement)

- Directing a feature for under $10,000

- Budgeting and Raising Money

- Production Stages Step by Step

- Case Studies: Using takes from my movies, we'll discuss exactly what is on the screen

Other topics you'd like to see covered? Want to be notified when additional classes are announced?

Email filmmaking@elizabethlucas.com

Hourly consultation available upon request.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Elizabeth Lucas has made three feature-length New York City genre movies: her rock movie musical, CLEAR BLUE TUESDAY, her slasher flick, RED HOOK (available nationwide), and her Sci-fi FADE TO WHITE. She's also made many shorts, including the multi-award-winning ISABELLA RICO, which appeared in 33 festivals worldwide and won Best Director and Special Achievement awards. A long-time stage director and a New York Musical Theatre Festival Founding Producer, Elizabeth has premiered a number of new musicals and directs regionally. She continues to direct for both stage and screen. Visit www.elizabethlucas.com for more information and to see samples of her work.