CREATE YOUR OWN CONTENT

CREATE YOUR OWN CONTENT

Calling all aspiring filmmakers! Learn the crucial fundamentals of how to write, shoot and edit your own content with Ryan Darst, an award-winning, Los Angeles-based independent filmmaker who’s been creating films and teaching for over two decades. His energetic and positive approach will empower you to find to your cinematic voice and learn by doing what you love. Supported by examples from Hollywood films, indies, web series and more, students will understand the core principles of confident filmmaking and be challenged to create their own work throughout the program.

INSTRUCTOR: Ryan Darst

AGES:Teens + Adults

WEEKDAY:Tuesdays starting August 20

TIME:5pm-7pm EST

COMMITMENT:16 Weeks

INVESTMENT:$549/16 Weeks. Payment plans available.

Location:Online/Zoom

Requirements:Video Camera and editing software – iPhone/iPad + iMovie app (or similar phone/app combo), Netflix account preferred for film study.

dates: August 20, August 27, September 3, September 10, September 17, September 24, October 1, October 8, October 15, October 22, October 29, November 5, November 12, November 19, November 26, December 3

REGISTER BELOW

NOTE: Payment Plans Available. Call 404-500-7897 or email info@catapultacting.com to inquire.

FULL PAYMENT      PAYMENT PLAN

Write!

– Basics of Screenwriting – it’s what you SEE and HEAR
– Concept, Premise, Story & Plot
– Three Act Structure
– Formatting your script
– Character Building

Shoot!

– What does a Director really do?
– Camera Placement & Composition
– Auteurs and the Fundamentals of Style
– Directing the Actor
– Blocking a scene
– Prepping to shoot – storyboards, shot lists and pre-production

Cut!

– The Power of Editing
– Coverage vs Montage
– Shooting with Editing in Mind

Create!

– Write and shoot a scene or short film
– Review dailies
– Edit and screen your film

Ryan Darst

INSTRUCTOR

A graduate of the UCLA School of Film and Television, Ryan is a filmmaker with over 20 years experience writing, directing, producing, shooting and editing countless projects. Ryan has created several award-winning independent films, such as Long Story Short, Dreamworld and Wildlife, which premiered at Cannes Film Festival. Ryan is currently directing the new-dad comedy series Strollers and in development on his third feature film. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and their two year old daughter.