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Having directed film and television for over thirty years, and authored the book ' The Film Director Prepares', Jonas Grimas will explain, simplify and de-mystify the abstract elements of filmmaking - and share a string of his secrets.
Previous course participants have said:
'Jonas was absolutely incredible to listen to and I learned more across two days with him, than I have in years about directing. So worthwhile ..'
'Thank you for bringing Jonas to NFTS! He was so inspiring and I feel like I have learned so much from the two days with him. Worth every penny!'
This course covers:
- What a director is actually there to do (you’ll be surprised!)
- How to approach the script and how to fix it if it doesn’t work
- How to cast actors
- How to work out a visual style and give you the tools to work out a one-shot solution for any scene
- How to direct actors and make them give you their best performance by doing virtually nothing
This course is suitable for anyone who wants to get involved in filmmaking in any function at any level - including actors
Freelance Rate: £365
Corporate Rate: £730
Bursaries, supported by Screen Scotland, to contribute to the costs of attending this course may be available to those who are eligible. Please read the bursary guidelines which are published below first to check if you are eligible. If you are eligible, please indicate if you are also applying for a bursary or not.
Please apply as far in advance of the course date as possible to give yourself the best chance of securing a supported place, as we may not be able to accommodate all applications.
Your bursary application and supporting documents should be sent to scotland@nfts.co.uk after submitting this application form. Please submit your bursary application within 24 hours to ensure your course place is reserved while your bursary application is processed – otherwise we may be required to release it to another applicant. Your bursary documents are reviewed by a panel and we aim to be in touch as soon as possible with an outcome for you.
NFTS Scotland Bursary Guidelines
NFTS Scotland Bursary Application Form
If you are not eligible for an NFTS Scotland bursary, please read our Alternative Funding Avenues document, which points you in the direction of a few other places which may be able to help. Please submit your application in plenty of time as timescales for funders differ.
Please fill in the application form, attaching your CV.
