The BFI want to recruit 16-25 year olds for a free intensive 4-day documentary training lab in London, during the BFI London Film Festival this October. They’re especially interested in applications from backgrounds under-represented within the film industry…
Jump into an intense four day Lab of screenings, case studies, talks and practical workshops to discover hands-on how a professional documentary producer/director works. Taught by experienced filmmakers, plus some of the UK’s most exciting documentary makers with new films in the 56th BFI London Film Festival.
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Over the four days you will explore an original idea for a documentary and learn what the core elements of pre-production are. These elements will include:
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The Lab presents these core elements of pre-production in the context of the UK documentary production sector and different types of documentary. Via the key roles of producer and director, it looks at how good pre-production can lay the foundation for successful production; also identifying further training and experience that participants might choose to develop their skills.
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The Lab is free of charge
Location: BFI Southbank, London (near Waterloo Station)
Dates: 4 days, Saturday 13 – Tuesday 16 October 2012
Time: 10:00-16:00 (Sat, Sun, Mon), 10:00-18:00 (Tues)
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Nearest tube: Elephant & Castle underground station (Northern and Bakerloo lines).
Nearest Railway Station: Elephant & Castle
Buses from Elephant and Castle: ask bus driver for Burgess Park. Bus numbers: 12, 171, 148, 176, 68, 484, 42, 40, 45