LET'S MAKE A MOVIE!
Sponsored by: ASUW Experimental College
Taught by Nils Osmar  QUESTIONS? Call 206-420-1309 or email

New sessions of this class begin every January, April, July and October.
For dates, times and registration links, click here.

In this class we'll create and film a short independent movie from scratch.  Students are free to act in it, help write or choose a script, and help out on crew.  (It's also fine to just sit back and watch and take notes, if you like.) LET'S MAKE A MOVIE is a fun way to find out what it feels like to be in front of the camera (or behind it), and is helpful for people thinking about producing movies of their own. The instructor has produced over thirty shorts and four full length features, and has taught acting and filmmaking for over ten years. His films have played in major international film festivals.

LET'S MAKE A MOVIE is:
- a FILM class where you'll learn how movies are made, step by step
- an ACTING class where students who want to be in the movie, can get some experience acting for the camera (you can choose whether to act in the movie, help out on crew, or just watch and take notes)
- and a PRODUCTION class where you'll have fun while actually making a short independent movie with the rest of the class.

People often ask what the difference is between Let's Make a Movie and Acting for the camera. The answer is, in Let's, the focus is on actually making a short film. We're rushing to meet a deadline (the film has to be finished by the last meeting) so there's not a lot of time for training for the actors. Acting for the camera is more focused on individual training for actors, and teaches students a range of important skills related to acting when a camera is rolling. They may sound similar but are very different classes. If you're not sure which class to take, email Nilsosmar@gmail.com or call 206-420-1309 and we can help you figure it out.

See also: Beginning acting
See also: Acting for the camera
See also: Documentary Filmmaking
See also: Lighting for film and video
See also: It's time to write your Screenplay
See also: Improv for beginners: Acting without scripts
See also: Boot camp for filmmakers: Basic training
For a full list of upcoming classes, visit: Classesandworkshops.com

Frequently asked questions

Are these online courses? Or do they meet in a classroom?
They are in-person classes that meet in a classroom in Seattle, Washington.

Are your classes sponsored by a school?
They are sponsored by two schools: the ASUW Experimental College,
a non-credit program run by the Associated Students University of Washington (
ASUW),
and the
Wonder School of the Arts, an independent school established in 1996.

Are they accredited?
No, they're non-credit courses for personal enrichment.

Where are the classes held?
Most of them are held on the University of Washington campus in Seattle.
The exact building and driving directions will be sent by email when you sign up.

Are they only for U.W. students? Or can anyone sign up?
They're open to everyone. You don't have to be a UW student.

 

OTHER CLASSES OF INTEREST:

Writing Classes
It's time to write your screenplay
Writing fiction & short stories
Write your novel

Acting Classes
Beginning acting
Let's make a movie

Filmmaking Classes
Let's make a movie
It's time to write your screenplay
Video editing in Final Cut Pro
Boot camp for filmmakers: Basic training
Audio training for filmmakers
Storyboarding
Documentary filmmaking
Lighting for filmmakers

Art Classes
Drawing for absolute beginners
Acrylic painting for beginners

How to draw clothing
Perspective drawing
Drawing in pen, brush & ink
Storyboarding for film and video
Figure Drawing for beginners
Cartooning
Learn to Draw Faces

How to make money as an artist

Software Classes
Photoshop for Beginners

Final Cut Pro for Beginners

You can pay using Visa, Mastercard, Paypal, check or cash.
To sign up, click the course title to be taken to the class page,
then click the Add to Cart link on that page.
Or call 206-420-1309 to register by phone.

MORE INFO: Classesandworkshops.com


Questions? Email Nilsosmar@gmail.com or call 206-420-1309