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BASIC FILMMAKING
Monday Evenings
INSTRUCTOR - ROSS McLAREN
An introduction to the fundamentals of filmmaking with the emphasis on independent personal work. There are 8 weekly sessions. Each class deals with a different aspect of filmmaking—cinematography, lighting, sound, editing, etc. 16mm & S8mm filmmaking are covered.
Times—7:30pm to 9:30pm.
Workshop Fee - $175 plus $20 membership fee.

DIGITAL VIDEO
Selected Saturdays
INSTRUCTOR - CLIFF ROTH / JON JOST
An intensive seminar that provides everything you need to know to get started producing your own low-budget independent video (and video-to-film transfers). The class includes question and answer periods and an opportunity to screen short clips of your own videos on a theater-size projection system. The class is for beginning and intermediate-level students. Bring your own camcorders. Learn all apects of the new, emerging digital technology.
Workshop Fee - $90 / $75 (No membership fee required).

FINAL CUT PRO EDITING
Weekday Evenings
INSTRUCTOR - LARS FUCHS /
RACHEL SHUMAN
This class will introduce you to the basics of desktop editing using the Final Cut Pro system. The fundamentals of digital video will be thoroughly discussed. The instructor will guide you through all of the steps in the post-production process. The emphasis will be on the technical as well as the artistic implications of this discipline. Times—7:00pm to 10:00pm.
Workshop Fee - $195.

OPTICAL PRINTING
Starting April 28 - Wednesday Evenings
INSTRUCTORS - KELLY SPIVEY
This is an intermediate-level class on the use and creative implications of the J-K Optical Printer. After completing this class a member is eligible to rent time on the Millennium's printer. The class is limited to 6 people.
Workshop Fee - $150 plus $20 membership fee

Raindance

New York

Join thousands of filmmakers worldwide taking courses with Raindance.

Raindance stands for innovative film training, a major film festival and the prestigious British Independent Film Awards. Raindance is unique, diverse and inclusive. We’ve been teaching filmmakers in the UK for almost 20 years, and now we’re coming to New York.

Our evening and weekend training courses in writing, directing and producing are taught by working industry professionals at the forefront of the business.

Guy Ritchie (Sherlock Holmes), Christopher Nolan (Batman: The Dark Knight), Sacha Baron Cohen (Borat), Charles Steel (The Last King of Scotland) and many others all took Raindance courses!

Upcoming Randance Events in New York City

Wed July 14 – 7pm- 9:30pm - Boozin' N' Schmoozin'
An informal networking evening featuring film related chit chat, an opportunity to catch up with old buddies and a damn fine way of connecting with like minded filmmakers.

Wed July 21 – 7pm- 9:30pm - 99 Minute Film School
Of course it is impossible to explain filmmaking in 99 minutes! Or is it? Elliot Grove, founder of Raindance and one of the most knowledgeable filmmakers in the UK, will attempt just that and give you a viable plan and dozens of filmmaking tips in just 99 minutes.This evening workshop will run through the basic essentials you will need to create a film and to create a plan to launch your career.

Finding a do-able script

Finding cast and crew

Shooting tips

Getting your film seen

The career ladder

Distribution and exhibition

Money and how to get paid

Tue July 27 – 7pm- 9:30pm - Live! Ammunition!
Your chance to pitch your movie idea directly to a panel of top film executives. These are the people who matter. They are the people who buy scripts - they are the people who decide what will be made and what won't.

To pitch, drop a fiver in the hat and the floor is yours for up to two minutes. The panel can gong you off if you are boring, but they have to give you two good reasons why.

This event is not for the faint hearted, or for those who cant handle the truth.

Wed July 28 – 7pm-9:30pm - Creating A Business Plan
Once you have scoured film festivals looking for new talent, settled on the next hot director and found that absolutely terrific script, you need to prepare a plan of attack to get the money to shoot your film. This evening workshop will run through the basic essentials you will need, both to present your project to industry investors, as well as how to present your project to private investors.

Wed August 4 – 7pm-9:30pm - Lo-To-No Budget Filmmaking
Want to make a movie and don't know where to start? There has never been a better time to break into the film industry. Learn the basic principals of shooting a feature film (or short) for little money, and discover the secrets of marketing, financing and selling your film on Day 2. Probably one of the most popular Raindance courses ever.

For more information and registration: go to www.raindance.co.uk






Home Personal Cinema Series Workshop Program Equipment Access Service Millennium Film Journal Millennium Gallery Donations Contact Mailing List			WORKSHOPS/CLASSES BASIC FILMMAKING Monday Evenings INSTRUCTOR - ROSS McLAREN An introduction to the fundamentals of filmmaking with the emphasis on independent personal work. There are 8 weekly sessions. Each class deals with a different aspect of filmmaking—cinematography, lighting, sound, editing, etc. 16mm & S8mm filmmaking are covered. Times—7:30pm to 9:30pm. Workshop Fee - $175 plus $20 membership fee. DIGITAL VIDEO Selected Saturdays INSTRUCTOR - CLIFF ROTH / JON JOST An intensive seminar that provides everything you need to know to get started producing your own low-budget independent video (and video-to-film transfers). The class includes question and answer periods and an opportunity to screen short clips of your own videos on a theater-size projection system. The class is for beginning and intermediate-level students. Bring your own camcorders. Learn all apects of the new, emerging digital technology. Workshop Fee - $90 / $75 (No membership fee required). FINAL CUT PRO EDITING Weekday Evenings INSTRUCTOR - LARS FUCHS / RACHEL SHUMAN This class will introduce you to the basics of desktop editing using the Final Cut Pro system. The fundamentals of digital video will be thoroughly discussed. The instructor will guide you through all of the steps in the post-production process. The emphasis will be on the technical as well as the artistic implications of this discipline. Times—7:00pm to 10:00pm. Workshop Fee - $195. OPTICAL PRINTING Starting April 28 - Wednesday Evenings INSTRUCTORS - KELLY SPIVEY This is an intermediate-level class on the use and creative implications of the J-K Optical Printer. After completing this class a member is eligible to rent time on the Millennium's printer. The class is limited to 6 people. Workshop Fee - $150 plus $20 membership fee Raindance New York Join thousands of filmmakers worldwide taking courses with Raindance. Raindance stands for innovative film training, a major film festival and the prestigious British Independent Film Awards. Raindance is unique, diverse and inclusive. We’ve been teaching filmmakers in the UK for almost 20 years, and now we’re coming to New York. Our evening and weekend training courses in writing, directing and producing are taught by working industry professionals at the forefront of the business. Guy Ritchie (Sherlock Holmes), Christopher Nolan (Batman: The Dark Knight), Sacha Baron Cohen (Borat), Charles Steel (The Last King of Scotland) and many others all took Raindance courses! Upcoming Randance Events in New York City Wed July 14 – 7pm- 9:30pm - Boozin' N' Schmoozin' An informal networking evening featuring film related chit chat, an opportunity to catch up with old buddies and a damn fine way of connecting with like minded filmmakers. Wed July 21 – 7pm- 9:30pm - 99 Minute Film School Of course it is impossible to explain filmmaking in 99 minutes! Or is it? Elliot Grove, founder of Raindance and one of the most knowledgeable filmmakers in the UK, will attempt just that and give you a viable plan and dozens of filmmaking tips in just 99 minutes.This evening workshop will run through the basic essentials you will need to create a film and to create a plan to launch your career. Finding a do-able script Finding cast and crew Shooting tips Getting your film seen The career ladder Distribution and exhibition Money and how to get paid Tue July 27 – 7pm- 9:30pm - Live! Ammunition! Your chance to pitch your movie idea directly to a panel of top film executives. These are the people who matter. They are the people who buy scripts - they are the people who decide what will be made and what won't. To pitch, drop a fiver in the hat and the floor is yours for up to two minutes. The panel can gong you off if you are boring, but they have to give you two good reasons why. This event is not for the faint hearted, or for those who cant handle the truth. Wed July 28 – 7pm-9:30pm - Creating A Business Plan Once you have scoured film festivals looking for new talent, settled on the next hot director and found that absolutely terrific script, you need to prepare a plan of attack to get the money to shoot your film. This evening workshop will run through the basic essentials you will need, both to present your project to industry investors, as well as how to present your project to private investors. Wed August 4 – 7pm-9:30pm - Lo-To-No Budget Filmmaking Want to make a movie and don't know where to start? There has never been a better time to break into the film industry. Learn the basic principals of shooting a feature film (or short) for little money, and discover the secrets of marketing, financing and selling your film on Day 2. Probably one of the most popular Raindance courses ever. For more information and registration: go to www.raindance.co.uk