DFC UPDATE 16MM FILM CLASS FACEBOOK DETROIT SHORTS

DFC eNEWS & OPPORTUNITIES • APRIL 24, 2009 16MM FILM PRODUCTION CLASS • SCREENWRITING • FACEBOOK • DETROIT SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL There is no excuse for you sit sit through this summer without an immersive experience in film, whether it's film watching, filmmaking or film writing! We've got it all! FILM 1 - 16MM FILM CLASS SHOOT YOUR NEXT FILM -- WITH FILM! CLASS STARTS TUESDAY JUNE 2, 2009 The DFC is proud to announce the return of their flagship class, FILM 1 - 16MM FILM PRODUCTION happening on TUESDAY nights this summer starting June 2. The class meets at the BOLL FAMILY YMCA for 12 weeks. Course content includes: basic cinematography, film exposure, light meters, film stocks, treatments, storyboards, 16mm camera operation, producing and directing techniques and an introduction to digital editing using Final Cut Pro. Perfect for the beginner or experienced digital filmmaker who wants to work in film. Every student completes their own 16mm film, shot in either color or black and white and edited digitally in Final Cut Pro. (this course is not a comprehensive Final Cut Pro class) The cost for the course is $525. There are additional material fees that vary depending on the scope of the individual projects. For more info about the course and payment arrangements visit the DFC website at http://www.detroitfilm.org. SPACE is limited to 12 persons. Enroll early. Email: community@detroitfilm.org for more info. MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR DETROIT SHORTS! On the heels of the very successful Detroit Docs International Film Festival (last Nov 2008), the DFC is proud to announce the launch of a new festival DETROIT SHORTS, MAY 28-30, 2009 -- a festival featuring cinematic masterpieces 10 minutes in length or less. ATTENTION FILMMAKERS! DFC e-LIST subscribers are the first to hear about the FILM A-Z seminar happening Sunday May 31. This 6 hour seminar covers the filmmaking process from top to bottom. Look for announcements and registration details at http://www.detroitfilm.org. For more SHORTS info! Visit our website at http://www.detroitfilm.org/detroitshorts We're on FACEBOOK! THE DFC is now on Facebook! Need we say more? Connect to us there. SCREENWRITING RETURNS STARTING WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2009 Get moving with your movie ideas! In this course you will work toward writing the first draft of a screenplay. Individuals will study successful screenplays that have been made into films and will learn how to organize raw ideas and transform them into standard script format. Characterization, plotting, theme, metaphor, script formatting, and pacing will be discussed. Participants will receive feedback on their work through group discussion and also on an individual basis with the instructor. The cost for the course is $350. This course takes place at the BOLL FAMILY YMCA. For more info about the course and payment arrangements visit the DFC website at http://www.detroitfilm.org. SPACE is limited. Enroll early. Email: community@detroitfilm.org for more info. Class meets for 8 weeks. 2009 Detroit Film Center, PO BOX 44-1217 Detroit, MI 48244 313-438-2427  www.detroitfilm.org