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A weekend masterclass taught by Simon Hunter, currently in pre-production on his third feature film. This course covers every aspect of making a short film - from the why to the what. It'll also give you the chance to pick the brains of one of Hollywood's hottest properties.

Tutor:	Simon Hunter	Venue:	St. George's Church, Bloomsbury Way London WC1A 2HR
Date:	TBC	Duration:	2 day weekend
Time:	9:30am - 6:00pm	Price:	£299.94 inc VAT

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There has never been a better time to make a short film. Director Simon Hunter has proved the merit of making a series of short films. Discover how to improve your filmmaking techniques, learn the art and craft of visual story-telling, and then, learn how to leverage your shorts and show-reel into feature film production.

This intensive weekend course takes you through a step-by-step process from script to screen and shows you how to kick-start your career with a series of short films designed to develop your filmmaking skills and demonstrate your expertise as a director and as a filmmaker.

Director Simon Hunter has created an award-winning and distinguished career through short films - both dramatic shorts, and more recently as one of Europe's leading commercials directors. His feature film career came from his experience from making shorts, and the theories and ideas he tested with short films have turned him from a novice wannabee into a respected and sought after expert in digital technology as well as a feature film director.

The class will be part lecture, part demonstration, and illustrated with video clips and scenes from Simon's work.

Day 1: Design the Short

Working out a plan for your short.film will assist you in making the most of your film, and enhance the chances of getting the film you want to make.

• -why make a short film
• -writing the short film script
• -where to find funding
• -analysis of short films and short scripts
• -what are your short film rights - protecting your work/rights/distribution
• -understanding clearances - script/music/location

Day 2: Design Your Career

Creating and completing a short film will give you a strong calling card that will demonstrate your talent and ability in the best possible light.

• -creating the budget and schedule
• -what equipment will you need -cameras/lights/sound
• -how to find your cast and crew
• -the post production process-editing/sound
• -how to get your film seen - screening/distribution/festivals/DVD/internet
• -film school - practical knowledge or waste of time?

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Anyone wanting to write, produce or direct a short film.

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Simon Hunter made his first film, Spaceman, at seven years old, and made nearly 50 short films before his 18th birthday for which he won awards.

One short, Wired, secured finance for the $2.5m Lighthouse which the New York Post called “one of the scariest low-budget movies of the year.” and "as suspenseful as anything in recent history.”)

Simon is represented by Infinity Productions in London for commercials and has directed 50+ commercials for major brands including British Airways, Coca Cola, Raindance Film Festival and the British Heart Foundation, and in 2001 was featured in the Saatchi & Saatchi New Directors Showcase. This prestigious honour is awarded to the twenty-five most promising directors in the world.

Simon started to specialize in using visual effects to enhance rather than dominate his work. Simon was hired by Ed Pressman, producer of The Crow and Judge Dread to direct Mutant Chronicles. The production process would involve over 2800 visual effects shots (a British record) and take nearly two years to complete. The film is scheduled for release in 2008.

Robert Newman represents him at the Endeavor Agency in Los Angeles, one of the Top Five agencies world-wide.

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'I learnt more about the film industry in two days than I have in the past five years!' Ben Grimsey

"Simon was a very good speaker: very patient, positive, eloquent and incredibly helpful to me as a newbie in the film-making industry. He went through all the topics at a good pace. Would def recommend." Tanya Phillips

"Thank you for your inspirational and enthusiastic teaching over the weekend. I am writing my 10 page screenplay as we speak. Good luck with the rest of the edit and I really look forward to Mutant Chronicles. I'll even pay full whack to see it!" Carey Alice Tews

''I'd like to send a friend on this course.' Dan Strodl