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Asheville School of Film presents Directing for the Screen

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

Directing for the Screen
Presented by Asheville School of FIlm

Sundays, February 19-April 23 | 12-2pm
2/19. 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 4/2, 4/16, 4/23
Cost: $495 (or $396 for ASoF Alumni)

Join local filmmaker, Blake Talley (AKA "Talley"), in this hands-on, 8 week course on Directing for the Screen. Explore various topics in filmmaking and practice directing live actors on camera!

Week 1—"Introduction: What does a Director do?”
Week 2—“Pre-production: Make the movie before you make the movie.”
Week 3—“Working with actors”
Week 4—“Workshop- with live actors!”
Week 5—“Production”
Week 6—“Prep your scene.”
Week 7—“Filming our scene!”
Week 8—“Watch scenes and discuss”

For questions, contact: ashevilleschooloffilm@gmail.com.

  • Blake Talley, an independent filmmaker, music producer, and graduate of Colorado Film School, brings his experience in directing, writing, shooting and editing to Asheville School of Film! Blake recently completed filming and editing 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.

  • 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.

    More info at https://www.ashevilleschooloffilm.com.

  • Story Parlor’s Story Co-op offers its members dedicated time and space at Story Parlor’s beautiful 1920s building to explore their creative pursuits while also providing built-in marketing, advocacy, and being in community with a like-minded cohort of artists and art organizations. Co-op members are granted recurring weekly three-hour slots to teach classes, run rehearsals, put on events, or anything else that furthers their own story as creatives. More info at https://storyparloravl.com/coop.

Later Event: February 23
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