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SFFS Film Arts Forum—Thinking Outside the Doc Box
Monday, February 8, 7:30 pm

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A Sneak Preview of a Film About Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields
Sunday, February 28, 8:00 pm, doors 7:00 pm

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31	1 FILMMAKER EDUCATION Film Criticism: André Bazin Monday, February 1, 6:00–9:00 pm This class introduces some of the major rubrics of film criticism—ontology, epistemology, ideology, aesthetics and realism—and provides a foundation for formulating critical responses to cinematic works. Special consideration will be given to the writings of André Bazin.	2 FILMMAKER EDUCATION Level I – Launch Your Screenplay Eight sessions: Tuesdays, February 2–March 23, 7:00–10:00 pm SOLD OUT This class introduces students to the art of storytelling for the screen through lectures, discussions, writing exercises, film clips, workshops and peer critique. Get grounded in the basic elements of the craft and complete the first act of a three-act screenplay.	3	4 Skywalker: Creating Sound for Film Thursday, February 4, 12:00 pm Will Files, sound designer of films such as Cloverfield, Bee Movie, and Madagascar 2, will provide an in-depth look at the art and craft of sound in cinema. The presentation will explore the process of how a feature film soundtrack is created, the impact that sound can have on cinematic storytelling, and the choices that are made along the way. It will include interactive demonstrations of sound creation, as well as clips from both recent projects and classics from Skywalker Sound's long history as the leader in motion picture sound.	5	6
7	8 SPECIAL EVENTS SFFS Film Arts Forum—Thinking Outside the Doc Box Monday, February 8, 7:30 pm This special Film Arts Forum breaks the popular myth that broadcasters and programmers primarily are seeking character-driven documentaries that follow a three-act structure. Featuring clips from inventive non-narrative documentaries, representatives from ITVS, New Doc Editing and the Film Society will share ideas and techniques aimed at fostering truly innovative documentary storytelling.	9	10 FILMMAKER EDUCATION The Craft of Producing Wednesday, February 10, 7:00–10:00 pm Today’s film market requires independent producers to have a marketing and distribution plan that goes beyond merely applying to festivals. A.D. Liano will help you conceptualize and implement marketing strategies that will help assure a film release that meets your goals.	11 FILMMAKER EDUCATION The Legal Framework for Your Film, Video or Business Thursday, February 11, 7:00–8:30 pm This course will unravel many of the business considerations that filmmakers must be aware of when starting their project. Topics include forming a legal entity, insurance, accounting, and the nature of contracts and funding issues related to grants, loans and investments.	12	13 FILMMAKER EDUCATION Lighting Essentials Saturday, February 13, 10:00 am–6:00 pm Ideal for beginning cinematographers, lighting designers and directors, this illuminating class provides students with an understanding of basic lighting theory and techniques. Learn how to use standard motion picture lights to light a variety of setups and create great images.
14	15	16 FILMMAKER EDUCATION SFFS Fiscal Sponsorship Orientation Tuesday, February 16, 7:00–8:30 pm Whether you’re a filmmaker with a seed of an idea, are heading into production, have just finished your rough cut or are putting your distribution strategy into action, fiscal sponsorship can help you access funds from foundations and donors. This free seminar is essential for filmmakers seeking fiscal sponsorship from SFFS.	17	18	19	20 FILMMAKER EDUCATION Red Camera Orientation Saturday, February 20, 10:00 am–4:00 pm Learn all about the Red One Camera through prep, production and conversion of RAW master files to several formats needed for postproduction. Gain knowledge of the camera system, menu, compatible lenses, recordable media and accessories, formats and record modes. YOUTH EDUCATION What's In a Movie Saturday, February 20, 10:00am–1:00pm In this class for middle and high school-age students, filmmaker Richard Levien will take students on a backstage tour of the filmmaking process. How do the different elements of filmmaking—picture, sound, editing, lighting, special effects, direction—each play a part in a viewer’s experience?
21	22	23	24 FILMMAKER EDUCATION Pitch Masters Two sessions: Wednesday, February 24; Wednesday, March 3; 7:00–10:00 pm If you can’t pitch your idea effectively, no one’s going to buy it. This two-day intensive seminar presents a variety of approaches to condensing stories and projects to their most essential and exciting elements in preparation for sharing them with potential collaborators and funders.	25 FILMMAKER EDUCATION Filmmaking and the Law Thursday, February 25, 7:00–8:30 pm Gain knowledge of how to secure and keep usage rights for subjects, interviewees, events and archival materials. Special attention will be paid to copyright registration and rights of privacy formalities, fair use, Creative Commons licenses and distribution agreements.	26	27 FILMMAKER EDUCATION Webinar: Crafting an Engaging Documentary Climax Saturday, February 27, 11:00 am–12:00 noon Featuring clips from award-winning docs, this seminar strategies for creating an emotional crescendo in a documentary film, positioning the central question of a film and enacting a strategy for providing catharsis. FILMMAKER EDUCATION Advanced Lighting: Green Screen Saturday, February 27, 1:00–5:00 pm Understanding how to properly light a green screen is crucial for a variety of creative situations. Learn how to execute a flawless green screen shoot at this advanced hands-on workshop for gaffers, DPs, directors and videographers.
28 SF360 FILM+CLUB A Sneak Preview of a Film About Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields Sunday, February 28, 8:00 pm, doors 7:00 pm Brilliantly idiosyncratic singer/songwriter Stephin Merritt has distinguished himself as one of contemporary pop’s most beloved and influential artists. SF360 Film+Club presents a sneak preview of a new documentary about the intensely private Merritt, who will be present for a post-screening Q&A.	1	2 FILMMAKER EDUCATION Grant Writing Essentials Tuesday, March 2, 7:00–10:00 pm Learn how to craft an effective blueprint proposal for your project that can be adapted for multiple applications. Discover how to create a compelling logline, background, synopsis, treatment, fundraising strategy, marketing and distribution plan, key personnel bios and project status reports.	3	4	5	6 FILMMAKER EDUCATION Live Via Skype: Achieving Your Screenwriting Goals Saturday, March 6, 11:00 am–2:00 pm Join award-winning New York screenwriters and instructors to learn the seven-act screenwriting structure, a new way of looking at screenplays. Identify and understand your writing obstacles, then achieve your screenwriting goals through an actionable plan. FILMMAKER EDUCATION Sound Essentials Saturday, March 6, 11:00 am–5:00 pm This hands-on class assists beginning and intermediate filmmakers with field recording and related issues. Learn about boom technique, microphones and recording devices, choosing and troubleshooting locations and organizing postproduction recording.
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