Narrative Film Production & Directing

A 15-week immersive course covering screenwriting, visual storytelling, director’s blocking, cinematography, and post-production for short narrative films.

15-Week Curriculum:

• Weeks 1–3 (Screenwriting & Story Structure): Three-act structure, visual subtext, character arcs, and script formatting (Celtx/Final Draft).

• Weeks 4–7 (Directing & Cinematography): Shot listing, storyboards, camera movement, 3-point cinematic lighting, and director-actor communication.

• Weeks 8–11 (Principal Photography & Production): On-set workflows, sound recording (boom/lavalier), coverage rules, and Continuity/180-degree system.

• Weeks 12–14 (Editing, Sound & Color): Assembly cuts, rhythm/pacing, dialogue editing, audio mixing, and DaVinci Resolve color grading.

• Week 15 (Final Review): Short film screening, director’s statement, and film festival submission strategy.

Assessment Rubric (100 Points Total):

• Narrative & Directing Vision (30 pts): Clarity of story beats, visual pacing, emotional resonance, and director’s voice.

• Cinematography & Technical Craft (25 pts): Camera framing, lighting atmosphere, clean audio recording, and editing continuity.

• Production Management & Process (25 pts): Complete pre-production package (script, storyboard, shot list) and set discipline.

• Final Film Presentation (20 pts): 4K master export, color-graded footage, and film festival electronic press kit (EPK).