Film Directing Summer Course
Learn collaboratively and direct your own music video and short film
This intensive course in Film Directing and Audiovisual Narrative offers a hands-on introduction to the core principles of fiction storytelling for the screen. It is designed to provide students with a solid technical foundation to develop complete audiovisual projects in short format.
Throughout the program, students from the Cinematography and Directing courses will collaborate on two key projects:
- Music Video
- Short Film (Final Project)
Who is it for?
This course is aimed at university students aged 18 and over, from any academic background, who are interested in exploring and expanding their practical skills in film directing.
Objectives
- Gain a solid understanding of the key tools and disciplines of cinematic language
- Encourage students to develop their own creative voice
- Understand filmmaking as a collaborative process, where each role is essential to the final result
- Introduction to screenwriting techniques
- Develop skills in directing and staging (mise-en-scène)
- Learn the fundamentals of working with actors
Course Structure
The program is divided into three main blocks:
Audiovisual Narrative Practice
Practical sessions focused on the fundamentals of fiction storytelling, following the classical three-act narrative structure.
Students will complete fully developed narrative exercises, including shooting and post-production, both individually and in small groups. These exercises will cover all stages of the filmmaking process – from script development to filming and editing.
Specialization Workshops
Hands-on classes introducing the narrative role of different audiovisual disciplines and how they support the director’s vision:
- Screenwriting
- Cinematography & Camera
- Editing & Sound
- Art Direction
- Directing Actors
Projects
Students will collaboratively produce two complete short-format audiovisual projects.
These projects are based on previously developed concepts and are designed to apply the narrative techniques learned throughout the course.
Registration
Registration is open until all places are filled and can be completed through the ESCAC website.
For further information or any inquiries, please contact us at base@escac.es
Preguntas freuentes (FAQs)
- Where to eat
- ESCAC – Escola Superior de Cinema i Audiovisuals de Catalunya
- On the ESCAC campus, students have access to a designated area for meals. ESCAC offers a bar–cafeteria service where sandwiches and other food can be purchased, as well as a catering service that can be arranged during registration. For students who prefer to bring their own meals, microwaves are available on campus.
- Where to stay
- https://resa.es/residencias/terrassa/
- Accommodation is available at the RESA student residence, located less than 5 minutes from ESCAC.
- Equipment
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No audiovisual equipment is required to take part in the course. All necessary materials will be provided by Cinebase – ESCAC. For safety reasons, participants must wear closed-toe shoes to move around the different spaces used during the Summer School. Comfortable clothing is also recommended.
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- About ESCAC
- All courses take place at the ESCAC facilities (Escola Superior de Cinema i Audiovisuals de Catalunya):
Plaça de la Farinera, 9, 08222 Terrassa. - The school is open from 9:00 to 20:00.
- All courses take place at the ESCAC facilities (Escola Superior de Cinema i Audiovisuals de Catalunya):
