5-Week Intensive Filmmaking Programme 

Create distinctive characters and concise dramatic situations.

Translate narrative intent into mise-en-scène and visual storytelling.

Direct actors through objectives, actions, movement and rehearsals.

Shape performances, rhythm and point of view through cinematic choices.

Adapt a creative vision to the possibilities and limitations of a set.

Understand the 16 mm filming process, from exposure to scanning.

Plan shots, camera positions, lighting and coverage.

Prepare a set for filming and collaborate in different crew roles.

Organise filmed material and develop an edit with a coherent dramatic rhythm.

Take part in sound editing, basic finishing and delivery.

Analyse scenes, characters and dramatic objectives.

Assess script proposals for artistic potential and feasibility.

Prepare breakdowns, shot lists, storyboards and shooting schedules.

Anticipate continuity, performance and production constraints.

Review filmed material and identify possible improvements.

Present and clearly defend a creative proposal.

Give actors useful direction and constructive feedback.

Listen to the team and negotiate shared creative decisions.

Coordinate responsibilities within a small team.

Present and discuss completed work with an audience.

Make decisions confidently within time and resource constraints.

Respond constructively to criticism and creative uncertainty.

Take on individual responsibilities and shared deliverables.

Adapt to rotating roles and collaborative leadership.

Reflect critically on your own filmmaking practice.

Character development, scriptwriting, shot design, and camera and lighting preparation. Teams shoot a brief character introduction on 16 mm, then develop, scan, edit and finish the piece.

Communication between directors and performers, objectives, motivation, movement and rehearsals. Teams work with actors, select two scripts based on the shared prompt and begin breaking them down and planning shots.

Subtext, emotional transitions, scene work and final rehearsals with actors. Teams finalise scripts, casting, shot lists, lighting plans, crew roles and shooting schedules.

Each team shoots two short films on a set prepared by ESCAC, alternating responsibilities between productions. A simple exterior shoot may be scheduled if justified.

Editing, sound and finishing the films, followed by a public screening, presentations and feedback. The programme may be complemented by masterclasses or film experiences.

Collective creation of a character piece, from the idea and filming through to scanning and post-production.

Practical rehearsals, movement, scene work and directing performances with actors.

Collective project selection, narrative analysis, shot design, production planning and rehearsals.

Two collective shoots per team, with rotating roles and the possibility of a simple exterior shoot.

Selected masterclasses and screenings, subject to scheduling.

Editing, sound, finishing and presentation of the completed films.

A continuous, practical assessment is proposed, evaluating participation, preparation, collaboration, creative decisions and development in directing. Evidence includes the 16 mm piece, exercises with actors, the script and pre-production documentation, contributions to the two final short films and the public presentation. The specific criteria and any weighting must be approved by academic coordination.