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Directing for the Screen, (free workshop!) with Blake Talley

  • Story Parlor 227 Haywood Road Asheville, NC, 28806 United States (map)

Asheville School of Film is pleased to present this FREE 4-hour workshop, Directing for the Screen. Blake Talley leads the workshop with an informative and hands-on lesson introducing students to the basics of directing a simple scene between two actors.

Using a scene from a screenplay, students will learn:

  • How to get the most out of filming a full scene by first analyzing the script

  • How to draw the best performance from the actors

  • Practical Exercises with Live Actors

  • What it means to shoot full basic-coverage (Wide, Medium, Tight, Sound, basic 3-point lighting)

Register online, as seating is limited.

Meet the Instructor: Blake Talley, an independent filmmaker, musician, and graduate of Colorado Film School, brings his experience in directing, writing, shooting and editing to this exclusive seminar. Blake recently completed filming a docu-series and has extensive training as an ABC news photojournalist, in addition to 15 years of independent videography, narrative film, and music production.

About Asheville School of Film: The Asheville School of Film, established in 2015, is focused on providing affordable, short term classes in various filmmaking, acting, and writing subjects. Their instructors provide quality, concise information and hands-on experience for those with an interest in filmmaking and for all skill levels.


We are pleased to have Asheville School of Film as part of our Story Co-op. Find out more about the Co-op and its members here.

Earlier Event: November 12
An Evening of Classical Guitar