 under the artistic direction of Sergei Ostrenko 2012 International practical course with the opportunity to create a film of a performance project in a Russian repertory theatre Practical sessions will take place in Italy and Russia PARTICIPANTS The program is designed for film and video makers working in various genres, techniques and styles interested in finding new collaborators and starting new challenging projects for further professional development at international level. COURSE PROGRAMME The course offers a unique opportunity to work in an international performance project, in a multicultural creative environment, together with Russian actors, directors, performers and arts managers from different countries. The course enables participants to acquire both practical skills and theoretical knowledge in filmmaking, in connection with the performing arts. Participants will have the opportunity to gain practical experience and understanding of what a theatre/dance performance on screen is; how to use the artistic crafts of actors and performers as tools in order to create "stories told by the body" on the screen; how to bring together the story essence, its physical nature as well as thought-provoking and engaging; how to convey the atmosphere and rhythm of the performance; how to work side by side with all members of the production team and get the best results from this collaborative relationship. Participants will explore the key principles in directing for film - script analysis, plot breakdown and interpretation, understanding of the composition in visual storytelling, understanding the difference between directing for the stage and for the screen and how to translate a theatrical form of expression into a film. As a result of the course, participants will be able to create their own film idea of the performance project - from a documentary about the production process and it’s creative development, on stage and backstage, to an original short movie, a screen version of the performance to be filmed with the actors. This course represents a wonderful chance to improve specific skills, an excellent opportunity to gain professional experience and meet collaborators for future creative work. COURSE STRUCTURE The course programme includes long-distance training, practical residential sessions in Italy and Russia and secondment in a Russian repertory theatre, where the performance project will take place, together with Russian actors and performers from different countries. Introductory Course (candidates may choose one of the three periods): Russia: April 8 - 15, 2012. Russia: April 27 - May 4, 2012. Italy: May 21 - 25, 2012. TERM ONE Long distance training and practical residential session in Russia. Long-distance training: March 1 - April 5, 2012. The practical residential session: Group I: April 27 - May 4, 2012; Group II: April 8 - 15, 2012. TERM TWO Long distance training and practical residential session in Italy. Long-distance training: May 14 - June 22, 2012. The practical residential session: June 26 - July 4, 2012. TERM THREE Intensive six-weeks of creative practice in Russia. Participants will have the opportunity to take part in the creative process of the performance, to be staged in a Russian repertory theatre with professional actors, under the artistic direction of Sergei Ostrenko. Group I: August 20 - October 12, 2012. Group II: October 15 - November 26, 2012. The course languages are English and Russian. TUITION FEES Students may choose one of the following payment methods: payment for the whole course at once or single payment for each term.
SCHOLARSHIPS IUGTE and ArtUniverse have announced several scholarships in two categories: 1) Scholarship for the whole course. The scholarship amount is 3500 EUR and covers the part of the course tuition fee. 2) Scholarship for one term. The scholarship amount is 1300 EUR and covers part of the tuition fee for one term. The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of the candidates background, on their individual experience, qualifications, as well as professional skills, communication and creativity tools showed during the group introductory course. Priority will be given to those candidates who will be able to show their reliability to participate in the international performance project. APPLICATION GUIDELINES Candidates should send the following documents to iugte.projects@gmail.com
The applications will be considered on a competitive basis. CERTIFICATION Participants who will successfully finish the course will receive IUGTE Certificate testifying that the candidate has completed the international course in filmmaking and took part in the performance project in a Russian repertory theatre. Organized by IUGTE in collaboration with "ArtUniverse" |