The One Day Film School is a practical filmmaking workshop that has ENABLED over 95,000 young people to make their first films since 2004.
It is Now available as a 13-week online skills activity for the duke of edinburgh’s award – bronze and silver.
So what will you learn?
Film History
Fight Choreography
Camera
Screenwriting
Editing
You’ll be GUIDED BY PRE-RECORDED VIDEO LESSONs AND FUN PRACTICAL EXERCISES, LIKE HOW TO CREATE A PUNCH SOUND EFFECT – AND make FAKE BLOOD! NO FILMMAKING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.
So what do the video lessons look like?
HAVING LEARNED THE ESSENTIALS, you’ll put your new filmmaking skills to the test with the 10 Shot Challenge AND makE A film USING your SMARTPHONE OR TABLET.
10 SHOT FILMS are eligible for the 10 Shot Film Awards: duke of edinburgh category. Entry guidelines are explained at the end of the course.
The 10 SHOT FILM AWARDS judging panel is headed by Robin Kinsey, Vice President Marketing, Walt Disney Studios EMEA & UK – Marvel, Lucasfilm & 20th Century Studios. WATCH 2024’S WINNING FILMS HERE.
WEEK 1
Introduction / Film history / FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHY: ANALYSIS / THE HIDDEN ANGLE / QUIZ
WEEK 2
PUNCH SOUND CREATION / eDITING / QUIZ
WEEK 3
CAMERA: 3 ANGLES / 3 TIPS / 3 SHOT FILM QUIZ
WEEK 4
EDITING – DEMONSTRATION
WEEK 5
10 SHOT CHALLENGE: 5 RULES / 5 STORYLINES / SCREENWRITING / SHOT PLANNER
WEEK 6
10 SHOT CHALLENGE: PRE-PRODUCTION
WEEK 7
10 SHOT CHALLENGE: REHEARSALS
WEEK 8
10 SHOT CHALLENGE: FILMING PT1
WEEK 9
10 SHOT CHALLENGE: FILMING PT2
WEEK 10
10 SHOT CHALLENGE: EDITING PT1
WEEK 11
10 SHOT CHALLENGE: EDITING PT2
WEEK 12
10 SHOT CHALLENGE: TEST SCREENING
WEEK 13
10 SHOT CHALLENGE: WORLD PREMIERE
How much does it cost?
£29.99 per person (12 months’ access)
Can I do it by myself?
Most sessions can be completed solo, except fight choreography – the hidden angle (+2 people) CAMERA – 3 SHOT FILM (+2 PEOPLE) AND 10 shot challenge – FILMING. You can enlist family, friends (even pets).
What equipment do I need?
The video lessons need to be watched on a computer or device with internet connection. You’ll need a smartphone or tablet with edit software (ios – imovie, android – power director) for filming and editing.
How do I access the video lessons?
Once you’ve purchased the course (click here) you’ll receive a ‘welcome’ email with a link to get started. Simply click the link, create a password… and you’re in! You’ll also receive a student pack to help with planning. Access is for 12 months, so there’s no rush to finish.
What do I need to do beforehand?
To create a punch sound (week 2: punch sound creation) you’ll need to Hit a melon, piece of meat or wet cloth. For best results use a rolling Pin, mallet or cricket bat.
What about props and costume?
You’ll need Props (& possibly costumes) for week 3 (3 shot film) and weeks 6-9 (1o shot challenge). You can make your own props & costumes from scratch – especially for a sci-fi, period or fantasy film, so get creative!
How do I submit my 10 shot film for assessment / 10 shot awards consideration?
ONCE YOU’VE COMPLETED THE COURSE, please complete these 3 steps To submit your 10 Shot Film:
Step 1: Enter your section details in eDofE. Any questions about this step, please contact [email protected]
Step 2: Have your eDofE ID number to hand
Step 3. With adult supervision (parent, guardian or carer) upload your completed 10 Shot Film to Youtube as a private video. The default video privacy setting for creators aged 13-17 is private, but please do check. Click here for guidance on Youtube video privacy settings. Do not add a password, as this will delay the assessment process.
assessor name: Ed Boase, Director, Young Film Academy
For questions about Steps 1-2, contact [email protected]. For questions about Step 3, please contact [email protected]
How different is this from the In Person workshop?
There’s loads of new material and activities – creating foley sound effects, making fake blood, rehearsals, location scouting, test screening, hosting your own premiere – which make it very different experience. Also you’ll have more time to plan, shoot and edit your 10 Shot Film, meaning a much better end result.
Are you ready to start your filmmaking journey?
ABOUT
The ONE DAY FILM SCHOOL
The One Day Film School is developed by Young Film Academy (YFA), the UK’s leading provider of filmmaking courses for 8-18 year olds. Each year, YFA helps over 7500 young people make their first digital films.
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